Three Ledgers and Account Books
Name/Title
Three Ledgers and Account BooksScope and Content
Three account books of undetermined origin. One has a label in the hand of Rebecca Hobart noting the the contents were the "Lincoln Camp Accounts."Collection
Papers of Rebecca W. HobartCategory
Ledger and Daybook
Archive Details
Archive Size/Extent
Three volumes, each 15" x 7"Archive Items Details
Title
*Ledger of John Smith of Marion, MaineCreator
Smith, JohnDate(s) of Creation
1847 - 1877Notes
Many of the customers listed have the surname Smith.Title
*Account book, probably from the Lincoln family lumber businessDate(s) of Creation
1858 - 1880Notes
On the first page is half a page with the heading"Camp Account" 1870. The remainder appears to be records of purchases of lumber, hay and other commoditiesTitle
*Store ledger, place and store unknown.Description
Records customers purchasing everyday items such as soap, toothbrushes, shoes and socks. flour, , clothing, oats, corn, carpet and butter.The volume also includes records of payments to suppliers and ship captains.Date(s) of Creation
1861 - 1866Parts
Count
3Parts
VolumesLocation
Box 26
Lincoln Library