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Joseph Dugan receipt book

Creation: 1822-1838
 Collection
Accession: 1937

Abstract

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

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

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