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Michael Dennis account book
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Michael Dennis account book | |
| Creator: Dennis, Michael | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1855-1867 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet (1 account book) | |
| Collection Number: ms165 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Scope and Content
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.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Michael Dennis account book, ms165, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2017.