John Carter account book, 1829-1838

Summary

Creator:

Carter, John, active 1829-1836

Date:

1829-1838

Extent:

0.3 Linear Feet (1 account book)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

John Carter account book, ms169, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of an account book of John Carter for Merchants' and Planters' (1829-1836) and the Swiftcreek Sawmill (1836-1837) both located in Macon, Georgia. The ledger's entries contain the date, customer name, item purchased, and price describing trade with planters in middle and southern Georgia. Additional entries pertain to the recovery of runaway slaves and the hire and management of boathands, mill hands, and farm hands.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Cotton trade -- Georgia.
Lumber trade -- Georgia.
Account books
Business records.

Names:

Swiftcreek Sawmill (Macon, Ga.)
Merchants' and Planters' (Firm : Macon, Ga.)

Preferred citation:

John Carter account book, ms169, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.