Paul Ellis Ledger, New Salem, Massachusetts
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Content Description
Business ledger from dealings in New Salem, Massachusetts between Paul Ellis and townspeople. Transactions in the ledger include the mending of clothes, shoes, and books, the use of saws, tools, and the selling of grains, foodstuffs, and cords of wood. The front of the ledger lists the births and deaths of Ellis family members including his first and second wife, many children, parents, and some extended family.
Dates
- Creation: 1798-1814
Creator
- Ellis, Paul (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
0.02 Linear Feet
Language
English
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository