Memorandum Book
Scope and Contents
(12.5 x 8 x .25 cm, brown buckram with imbossed design and words in gold) (possibly Capt. John Girdler’s) (contains notes re: May 1850 Valparaiso cash paid crew [crew names], Received $575 for Passengers; San Francisco October 1850 cash paid officers & crew; Deposited at F. Argenti October 28 $300, October 30 $100; Mrs. Candler 25 Hotel Berwick Columbus Ave. Boston Mass (this is different handwriting from previous); childish drawings opposite a page with recipe for Bride Cake (on reverse of page Cynthia B. Girdler Berkeley St. Boston Mass; (last page dated 1875 Sam & Dick June 12 Sat one beef Steak, June 15 T roast of beef, June 19 Sat roast of beef))
Dates
- Creation: 1783 to 1995
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1802 to 1915
Creator
- From the Collection: Girdler, Robert Mercer (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection housed remotely. Users need to contact 24 hours in advance.
Extent
From the Collection: 2 boxes ; 1 linear foot
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Lehigh University Special Collections Repository
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