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Augustus Porter daybook

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Extent

  • .21 linear foot (1 volume)

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Scope/Contents Note

Daybook kept by Augustus Porter, recording transaction forhis general store in Niagara, New York, between 1818 and 1822. Includes prices of general merchandise (including food, clothing, leather, candles, hardware, grain, lumber,and liquors), as well as entries for wages paid and board furnished to his employees.

Controlled Access Terms

  • Porter, Augustus.
  • Accounts -- New York (State) -- Niagara (Town) -- 19th century.
  • Prices -- New York (State) -- Niagara (Town) -- 19th century.
  • Merchants -- New York (State) -- Niagara (Town) -- 19th century.
  • General stores -- New York (State) -- Niagara (Town) -- 19th century.
  • Daybooks.

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