Account Book Of A Merchant In Patriot Indiana 1847 48

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Orig. manuscript account book; leather-backed marbled boards; pp.2-45. This unnamed merchant, a dealer in fine wines, sterling, table linens & Brussels carpeting, among other things, kept a detailed record of his business dealings in Patriot on the Ohio River in this most personable ledger. Though he never gives his name, much other information is given.In a very matter of fact way he states, on Nov. 1st, 1847 my effects commencing business this day consist of cash in hand, 1000., two

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