1851 Antique Handwritten Whiskey Receipt 10 Gallons John Farquharson S Allport For Sale

1851 Antique Handwritten Whiskey Receipt 10 Gallons John Farquharson S Allport

Approximately 2.5" by 7" See pics for condition

An original 1851 handwritten receipt/invoice recording the purchase of 10 gallons of whiskey. A fantastic piece of mid-19th-century American commercial and spirits history, handwritten in fountain ink on lined paper.

Mr. John Farquharson

Bot. of S. Allport

10 Gal. Whiskey, 2/3 — $2.81

Recd. pay

S. Allport

p. Griswold

Decr. 3 / 1851

• Date: December 3, 1851

• Document Type: Handwritten Receipt / Bill of Sale

• Item Purchased: 10 Gallons of Whiskey (Total: $2.81)

• Key Names: John Farquharson, S. Allport, Griswold

• Paper Type: Period blue-lined ledger cut slip