Anguera & Curren receipt book
Creation: 1835-1837Abstract
Anguera & Curren was a Philadelphia trading firm operating the schooners Henry Camerdon, Ann Eliza, Cyane, Mirror and the brigs Emily Davis and Bourne. The firm had its office at 77 South Wharves and operated between 1835 and 1837. This item is a 316-page receipt book containing over 1200 entries documenting payments for transactions, including wages.
Dates
- Creation: 1835-1837
Extent
1 volume(s)
Historical Note
Anguera & Curren was a Philadelphia trading firm operating the schooners Henry Camerdon, Ann Eliza, Cyane, Mirror and the brigs Emily Davis and Bourne. The firm had its office at 77 South Wharves.
Joseph (José) M. Anguera (circa 1805-1865?) and Martin Curren (circa 1810-1859) were business partners. The firm applied to the Court of Common Pleas for insolvency in 1837. After the dissolution of the company, the two went their separate ways.
Anguera moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, where he continued working as a commissioned merchant, operating out of 25 Gravier Street. He owned several other properties that he rented out.
A census from 1850 shows Curren working as a merchant, living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with his wife Frances Adelaide (Roberts) Curren (circa 1825-1909) and two children.
Scope and Contents
The 316-page receipt book contains over 1200 entries involving payments for loading, unloading, towing, piloting, washing, repairing, rigging, wharfage, supplies, wages, and merchandise.
Restrictions on Access
No restrictions on access; this collection is open for research.
Language of Materials
English
Finding Aid & Administrative Information
- Title:
- Anguera & Curren receipt book
- Description rules:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description:
- English
- Script of description:
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2025: Laurie Sather
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository
