Samson Adams Papers, 1767-1794

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Samson Adams Papers, 1767-1794
The Samson Adams papers are the estate and business documents of Adams, a free African American man living and working in Trenton, New Jersey, in the late 18th century. Adams worked as a carpenter and laborer, and produced and traded in a variety of items, including soap, milk, corn, and construction materials.
George Ely DS to Maskell Ewing, June 2, 1794

George Ely DS to Maskell Ewing, June 2, 1794

Receipt for commission paid to Ely as co-executor of Samson Adams's will.

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Harrison & DeCou ADS to Mr. Hooper's Sampson [Samson Adams], July 13, 1774

Harrison & DeCou ADS to Mr. Hooper's Sampson [Samson Adams], July 13, 1774

Bill and reciept for goods.

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Hester Adams DS to Maskell Ewing and George Ely, August 13, 1792

Hester Adams DS to Maskell Ewing and George Ely, August 13, 1792

Receipt for a specific legacy. Receipt number 8.

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Isaac Smith ADS to Maskell Ewing, May 31, 1794

Isaac Smith ADS to Maskell Ewing, May 31, 1794

Bill and receipt for payment to Smith for medicines for Samson Adams and his mother. Receipt number 45.

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Isaac Yard ADS to Maskell Ewing, May 31, 1794

Isaac Yard ADS to Maskell Ewing, May 31, 1794

Bill and receipt for payment to Isaac Yard for carting and for hiring his horse and cart. Receipt number 46.

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Isaac Yard ADS to Samson Addam [Samson Adams], May 20, 1790 - March 29, 1792

Isaac Yard ADS to Samson Addam [Samson Adams], May 20, 1790 - March 29, 1792

Bill for cash, a load of Loom, wood carting, and horse and cart.

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Jacob Baker ADS to Maskell Ewing, May 26, 1794

Jacob Baker ADS to Maskell Ewing, May 26, 1794

Bill and receipt for payment to Baker, for interest related to R. Singer. The bill is marked Philadelphia. Receipt number 39.

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Jacob Benjamin ADS to Maskell Ewing, April 24, 1793

Jacob Benjamin ADS to Maskell Ewing, April 24, 1793

Bill and receipt for payment to Benjamin for lot advertising. Receipt number 24.

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Jacob Benjamin ADS to Maskell Ewing, August 15, 1792

Jacob Benjamin ADS to Maskell Ewing, August 15, 1792

Receipt for payment to Jacob Benjamin. Receipt number 13.

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James Bowen ADS to Maskell Ewing, February 16, 1793

James Bowen ADS to Maskell Ewing, February 16, 1793

Bill and receipt for payment to Bowen for carpentry and soap. Receipt number 22.

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