John B. West & Brothers daybook, 1852-1853
- Title:
- John B. West & Brothers daybook, 1852-1853
- Creator:
- John B. West & Brothers (Franklin, N.H.)
- Creator Role:
- Author
- Accession / Call Number:
- 2024.021
- Object ID:
- 2024.021
- Date:
- 1852-1853
- Type of Material:
- textual record
- Physical Description:
- 1 volume ; 16" x 6.5"
- Language:
- English
- Scope and Content:
- Daybook of John B. West & Brothers of Franklin, NH, with entries dated from May 18, 1852 to March 12, 1853. Comprised of John B., Eben B., and Andrew J. West, the company operated a general merchandize business in Franklin. West made daily columnar debit and credit entries for customers by date, name, item(s) purchased or sold, and cost/value. Double hatch marks on the side of the entry indicates the record was copied to an account book for the business. West sold a variety of goods ranging from fabrics, liquor, coffee, tea and lemons, to clothing and shoes. They regularly took butter, cheese, eggs, overalls, and hats in trade from local customers. Handwritten, ink on ruled paper; sewn cotton thread binding. Cardboard covers with marbleized paper covers and leather covering on spine. 287 pages.
- Subjects:
- Account books , Merchants , General stores
- Locations:
- Franklin, NH
- Organizations:
- John B. West & Brothers (Franklin, N.H.)
- Terms of Use:
- For permission to reproduce or publish this item, please contact the New Hampshire Historical Society. Users are responsible for following all copyright and intellectual property laws.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Terence Hines.
- Restrictions:
- Available for research.
- Level Description:
- Item
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