Joseph Dugan receipt book
Creation: 1822-1838Abstract
Joseph Dugan (1766-1845) was a Philadelphia merchant of the early nineteenth century. The collection is a receipt book of Dugan's household expenses, including fuel (cordwood), specialty foodstuffs such as wine, and furniture.
Dates
- Creation: 1822-1838
Creator
- Dugan, Joseph, 1766-1845 (Person)
Extent
1 volume(s)
Biographical Note
Joseph Dugan (1766-1845) was a Philadelphia merchant of the early nineteenth century. He is most likely the Joseph Dugan, who was a partner with John Savage (1765-1834) in Savage & Dugan. Savage & Dugan was a Philadelphia shipping and underwriting company formed in 1794. It operated ships ranging from Philadelphia to Puerto Rico.
In 1816, Dugan became a director in the Bank of the United States. Dugan died May 15, 1845, and is buried at Saint Mary's Catholic Churchyard in Philadelphia.
Scope and Contents
The record is a receipt book of Joseph Dugan's (1766-1845) household expenses, including fuel (cordwood), specialty foodstuffs such as wine, and furniture. Many of the receipts were issued in connection with the construction of a new house on Spruce near 13th Street in Philadelphia. The volume provides interesting detail on the lifestyle and living expenses of a second-tier Philadelphia merchant in the Jacksonian era.
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access; this collection is open for research.
Language of Materials
English
Finding Aid & Administrative Information
- Title:
- Joseph Dugan receipt book
- Description rules:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description:
- English
- Script of description:
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2021: Ashley Williams
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository
