1853                113 Bowery, New York, New York.

1853 May 27.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  May 27, 1853, Whole No. 7461, P. 6.

To Daguerrian Artists.—A Lady Wishes A situation to attend a reception room and put up pictures; she is perfectly acquainted with the business.  Address or call on C. L. S., Balch & Hale’s Daguerrian Gallery, No. 113 Bowery.

1853 July 14.  The New York Herald.  (New York, New York.)  July 14, 1853, Whole No. 7507, P. 3.

Twenty Five Cent Daguerreotypes—Colored, warranted complete, at Balch & Hale’s, No. 113 Bowery.  The cheapest gallery in New York.  Call and judge for yourselves.  Sick and deceased persons taken, at the lowest rate.

Advertisement ran on July 14 to 16, 1853.

In the 1853-1854 Trow’s New York City Directory, Leland Balch is not recorded. Eliza Balch is listed as wid. A. L. h-113 Bowery. Leland and Eliza Balch are also not recorded the 1852-1853. Hale is not recorded in either directory as an artist, daguerreian or with the 113 Bowery address, nor is he recorded in subsequent directories.