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John Carter account book
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: John Carter account book | |
| Creator: Carter, John, active 1829-1836 | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1829-1838 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 0.3 Linear Feet (1 account book) | |
| Collection Number: ms169 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Scope and Content
The collection consists of an account book of John Carter for Merchants' and Planters' (1829-1836) and the Swiftcreek Sawmill (1836-1837) both located in Macon, Georgia. The ledger's entries contain the date, customer name, item purchased, and price describing trade with planters in middle and southern Georgia. Additional entries pertain to the recovery of runaway slaves and the hire and management of boathands, mill hands, and farm hands.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
John Carter account book, ms169, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2017.