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

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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.

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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.

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Account book, 1855-1867 Access Online

Contain customers' name, items purchased, and price for items such as lumber, household goods, food, and clothing. Additional entries pertain to hiring out of named enslaved people, the sale of beef cattle to the Confederate government, and later repurchase of the hides. Front pages contain index of accounts, by persons' names in alphabetical order. Names are generally listed as "Last, First" although exeptions exist. Index lists freed persons (and two enslaved persons) as follows: Adams Bob; Bill Adam; [crossed out: Bob]; Clarissa; Elbert; Francis; Gorley Sam; Hall; Hecktor; John Ashfield; Joe Freedman; Jordan; Jane; Lawrence Noey; Manda [enslaved woman]; [crossed out: Mary]; Nelson; Noah Lawrence; Richmond Freedman; [crossed out: Sam]; Sarah; Tom Factory; Wilson [enslaved man]; Ward Riley; [crossed out: Jane]