Benjamin Moore's Ledger, 1825

Archive

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Gouldsboro Historical Society

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Name/Title

Benjamin Moore's Ledger, 1825

Entry/Object ID

2026.01.196

Scope and Content

Personal account book of Benjamin Moore, beginning in 1825, when he turns 21, and ending ca. 1835.

Context

Excellent example of how a barter economy of the early 19th C. worked in Gouldsboro. Detailed account of Moore's labors and the wages and goods he received in return.

Collection

Blance Archive

Category

Ledger

Update Date

January 25, 2026