Post Hill (Georgia) general store and tavern account book, 1820

Summary

Creator:

Unknown

Date:

1820

Extent:

0.3 Linear Feet (1 account book)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Post Hill (Georgia) general store and tavern account book, ms170, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of the account book of a general store and tavern located in Post Hill, Georgia. Entries are dated 1820, and include names of customers, itemized lists of purchases, and prices. Purchases are for a variety of general merchandise, including whiskey. The store may have been operated by John Thomas or John Thomas McKnell.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

General stores -- Georgia.
Taverns (Inns) -- Georgia.
Business records.
Account books

Preferred citation:

Post Hill (Georgia) general store and tavern account book, ms170, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.