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John C. Carter account book
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Creator: |
Carter, John C. |
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Dates: |
1831-1837 |
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The collection consists of an account book for a general store, sawmill, and grist mill in Clinton and Macon, Georgia owned
by John C. Carter. Ledger entries (1831-1837) include the customer's name, item purchased, and price pertaining to sales of
food, household goods, furniture, and lumber. Additional entries relate to the hire of slaves for work, IOUs for cash or materials,
Carter's practice of using peddlers to sell watches, persons receiving meal, and grist mill business.
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ms152 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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Michael Dennis account book
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Dennis, Michael |
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Dates: |
1855-1867 |
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The collection consists of an account book of Michael Dennis for his general store, sawmill, and grist mill in Eatonton, Georgia
from 1855-1867. The ledger entries contain customer's name, items purchased, and price for items such as lumber, household
goods, food, and clothing. Additional entries pertain to hiring out of enslaved people, the sale of beef cattle to the Confederate
government, and later repurchase of the hides.
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ms165 |
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Repository: |
Hargrett Library |
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