John Williams daybook and ledger, 1773-1774

Mss.657.W67

Date: 1773-1774 | Size: 2 volume(s), 2 volumes, 243 p.
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Abstract

The two volumes consist of a daybook and ledger. The first volume, a daybook, is a chronological record of sales, with names of purchasers.

Background note

John Williams was a storekeeper in Middletown (Pa.).

Collection Information

Physical description

2 volumes, 243 p.

Provenance

Received and accessioned, 1900.

Early American History Note

John Williams's ledger and daybook record the business activities for this Lancaster County-based merchant. The ledger contains daily sales and purchases for 1773 and 1774. The accounts can provide insight into the consumption of residents of the Pennsylvania hinterland and the trade and business connections it had with Philadelphia and other ports. The daybook contains even more information. Entries record individuals, what they purchased, and at what price.

Indexing Terms


Genre(s)

  • Business Records and Accounts
  • Daybooks.
  • Ledgers.

Geographic Name(s)

  • Middletown (Pa.) -- Commerce.

Subject(s)

  • Business and Skilled Trades
  • Pennsylvania History
  • Trade


Detailed Inventory

657.W67d John Williams ledger, 1773-1774
1773-1774 1 volume(s) volume 1

Abstract: The ledger arranges the chronological record of sales by customer. Articles listed as being sold include sugar, augers, knives, jewelry, thread, tea, linen, coffee, tobacco, combs, fabrics, glass panes, wine, rum, ribbon, salt, and frying pans.

 Day book
1773-1774 

125,(2)p. F. Manuscript. Contains note signed by John Williams before James Burd, Justice of peace, March 26, 1774, that accounts are correct. Mentions Randle and John Mitchell of Philadelphia as partners.