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John Sandefur account book

John Sandefur account book

Descriptive Summary

Title: John Sandefur account book
Creator: Madison Hotel (Madison, Ga.)
Creator: Sandefur, John, -1828
Inclusive Dates: 1819-1823
Language(s): English
Extent: 0.5 Linear Feet (1 account book)
Collection Number: ms149
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Scope and Content

The collection consists of an account book of John Sandefur for his general store and the Madison Hotel in Madison, Georgia. Entries for the general store (January 1819-October 1820) include the customer's name, date of purchase, page number of day book which lists items purchased, and price. Entries for the Madison Hotel (January 1822-March 1823) contain the date, customer's name, items purchased, and prices (drinks, meals, lodging, and stabling charges).


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

John Sandefur account book, ms149, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2017.


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Account books.
Business records.
General stores -- Georgia.
Hotels -- Georgia.

Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
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11Account book