101From Benjamin Franklin to Timothy Folger, 21 August 1770 (Franklin Papers)
.... I have since received a Box of Spermaceti Candles from you that are excellent, and I...
102The Cravenstreet Gazette, 22–26 September 1770 (Franklin Papers)
...Night. The Bells immediately rang——for Candles, to illuminate the Parlour; the Court...
103Memorandum Books, 1771 (Jefferson Papers)
Pd. for candles 5/.Gave Jup. to pay for candles, butter, bread 11/6.
104Cash Accounts, February 1771 (Washington Papers)
By a Box of Spirma Citi Candles @ 2/3
105From Benjamin Franklin to Samuel Rhoads, 10 February 1771 (Franklin Papers)
...Boards might be readily inflamed by a Candle from the Inside, placed carelessly by...
106[August 1771] (Adams Papers)
...Meeting—cursed the Servants for not putting 4 Candles on the Table, swore he could yet...
1071771. Aug. 8 [i.e. 9?]. Fryday. (Adams Papers)
...Meeting—cursed the Servants for not putting 4 Candles on the Table, swore he could yet...
108Cash Accounts, November 1771 (Washington Papers)
By Sprowle & Crooks Estate for Candles
109Invoice from Robert Cary & Company, 3 December 1771 (Washington Papers)
...Silver, 2 Linnen Girths, & Cirsingle & candle Dockd Crupper, a very best Oild Leather...
110Memorandum Books, 1772 (Jefferson Papers)
Pd. for candles 5/ butter 2/6—bread 2/6.