John Middagh Account Book, 1773-1810.
ArMs 1974.027
This collection consists of one item: the account book of John Middagh, hatter and merchant, of Brooklyn. Middagh was active in the fur trade. The account book contains the autograph signatures of Middagh’s business associates in both Brooklyn and New York City, with their notations for dates of payment, amounts, and items or services purchased by Middagh for the period, 1773-1810. It also records the collection of Middagh’s taxes. Many prominent early Brooklynites set their hands to this book, as did John Jacob Astor (1763-1848) and his agents.