1847-1849       5 Gerrish Block, Winnissimet Street, Chelsea, Massachusetts.[1]

1848-1849       Address Unknown, Boston, Massachusetts.¹

1849                115 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.

1850-1851       115 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts.¹

1847 October 9.  Winnisimmet Chronicle and Chelsea Advertiser.  (Chelsea, Massachusetts.) October 9, 1847, Vol. 1, No. 8, P. 3.

J. B. Bussell’s Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 5, Gerrish’s Building, Chelsea.  Mr. Bussell would be happy to wait on the citizens of Chelsea, that may wish Daguerreotypes taken in a superior style.  Particular attention will be paid to taking Family Pictures, singly or in groups.  Also, in copying, Paintings, Crayon Drawings, out-door views, animals, &c.  Miniatures of corpses and invalids at their residences.  Dark colored dresses are most favorable for Daguerreotypes.

1848 November 25.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 25, 1848, No. 488, P. 2.

Quadrille Band.  J. P. Bussell Is prepared to furnish music for Balls, Assemblies, and private parties at short notice, on application to George P. Reed’s store, No. 17 Tremont Row, and at his residence No. 4 Arch Place, [rear of 111 Hanover street,] or at Concert Hall every Wednesday evening during the season.

1849 March 10.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  March 10, 1849, No. 579, P. 4.

The friends of Mr. J. P. Bussell the popular leader of the Quadrille Band, will give him a complimentary Benefit at Concert Hall on Thursday evening the 22nd inst.  Mr. Bussell is a gentleman well deserving this favorable notice from his friends.

1849 July 27.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 27, 1849, No. 696, P. 2.

J. P. Bussell’s Daguerreotype and Music Rooms, No. 115 Court Street, Room No. 6, up stairs, Boston.  Pictures taken in any weather, single or ion groups, and warranted not to change.  Perfect satisfaction given.

Mr. B. is prepared to furnish a Band of Music for all occasions, such as excursions, picnics, &c. at the shortest notice.

1849 November 5.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  November 5, 1849, No. 781, P. 2.

Quadrille Band.  J. P. Bussell announces to his numerous friends and the public that he is prepared to furnish Music for Balls, Assemblies, Private Parties, &c.  His band is composed of Violin, Harp, Clarionette, Cornet and Basso.  From his long experience he feels confident of giving perfect satisfaction.  Mr. B. has received and is constantly receiving the latest and most fashionable Quadrills, Watzes, Gallops, Polkas, &c. from Europe, Orders from the country promptly attended to, either for the Band or Manuscript Music.  The Band can be engaged at G. P. Reed’s, 17 Tremont Row; P. B. Brigham’s, Concert Hall; Mr. Bussell’s Daguerreotype Rooms, No. 115 Court street, (room No. 6, up stairs,) or at his residence, No. 4 Arch street, rear of 111 Hanover street, Boston.

1850 June 18.  Boston Daily Evening Transcript.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  June 18, 1850, Vol. XXI, No. 616, P. 2.

Fire.  The upper story of the brick building at the corner of Court and Sudbury streets, was discovered on fire between 3 and 4 o’clock this morning, and was much damaged, The stocks in the establishments below were also injured by water.  He building is owned by the “Appleton heirs.”

1850 June 18.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  June 18, 1850, No. 8419, P. 4.

Fire.—This morning about three o’clock a fire was discovered in the building 113 and 115 Court street, on the corner of Court and Sudbury streets.  It broke out in the attic used as a bleachery, &c. and suddenly burst out in various parts of the house, but was soon extinguished.  More damage was done by water from the engines than by the flames.  The fire is supposed to have been the work of an incendiary, as the main entrance is at all times open.  The damage was not more than $500.  The sufferers were Mr. Warren, bonnet bleacher, P. Bussell, E. G. Wright, J. Holt, Theo. Berteling, Geo. F. Waters, Dr. Coflin, and a Mr. Valentine who keeps a ribbon store on the corner.  Most of them insured.

1850 July 23.  The Boston Herald.  (Boston, Massachusetts.)  July 23, 1850, No. 8448, P. 2.

Special Notice.  The subscriber, having had nearly all his furniture and pictures destroyed by fire on the 18th of June inst, (on the corner of Court and Sudbury streets,) takes this opportunity to return his sincere thanks for the patronage he has received, and would inform his friends and the public generally, that he has got his rooms refitted in fine order for taking Daguerreotype Miniatures, and trusts, by strict attention to business, to meet with a liberal share of patronage.

All in want of pictures of themselves or friends, are respectfully invited to call at o. 115 Court, corner of Sudbury street, room No. 6 up stairs.  J. P. Bussell.

N. B.  Music furnished for Excursions, Picnics, parties, &c., &c., as usual.

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[1] Directory of Massachusetts Photographers 1839-1900.