Box 14

Wilmington, accounting of legal and business jobs, charge and payment

Account book, charges for survey and other drawings

Indenture agreements

Gilpin died intestate, and his son, Edward Gilpin, was executor of the estate

Receipts, checks, etc. Ferris and Gilpin, Wilmington

Contract for apprenticeship with Thomas Parker, watch-maker, Philadelphia. Contract was for 5 years, 10 months. Note from Ferris that he was 14 years old and began 2 of 11 month 1794. Indenture signed 5th of 10 month 1795. Note on reverse "Indenture Ending 7th of 8th mo 1801." Also certificate for property on 2nd Street, 1795, and sketch.

Small volume started 1800 with note made by Ferris in 1855. Second volume is expenditures, 1816-1826

Documents include indenture of James McElive to Benjamin Ferris, 1804 and other indentures and bonds. Note by Ferris that 8 month 1801, he was 21 years old and immediately rented a small shop on Second Street at Pewter Platter Alley to commence a business. See Ser. 2-H for Ferris's business/watch card and related materials.

Primarily accounting of improvements to property

Receipts, agreement, property indentures