Waste Book of Thomas Murray, 1702-1707

About This Collection

Waste book kept by Philadelphia merchants Nathaniel Puckle and Thomas Murray of goods sold and received by Nathaniel Puckle on vessels entering the port of Philadelphia. Information generally given is name of merchant, description of merchandise, and cost of purchase. Also present is a copy of the Last Will and Testament of Nathaniel Puckle originally dated July 8, 1708 as recopied on March 2, 1721. Images are arranged chronologically by date of entry. These records were created under an early government structure of Pennsylvania.