Volume 1: Account Book, 1875-1878
Scope and Contents
Account book, 1875-1878, for the Davis and Bower City Meat Market in Charleston, Illinois. Giles Davis (1828-1878), who was one of the owners seems to have made most of the entries.
Recorded in the indexed volume are names of customers, types of purchase and how those were paid for (cash or barter). Also included are several loose receipts, including one from the Farmers' Club and Charleston Township, of which Davis was a member.
Dates
- Creation: 1875-1878
Creator
- From the Collection: Davis, Giles, 1824-1878 (Person)
- From the Collection: Davis and Bower City Meat Market (Charleston, Ill.) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
From the Collection: 0.2 Linear Feet
Language
English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository