Newington (N.H.) account book, 1870-1880

Summary

Creator:

Anonymous

Abstract:

This volume contains nine pages of accounts, beginning with the purchase of "Brewster Farm" at Newington, New Hampshire, in September 1870. Scattered accounts document the sale of a portion of the farm to L. L. De'Rochement, annual rentals of pastureland, and the sale of pears, apples, cider, and hay. The document concludes March 30, 1880. The bookkeeper recorded his entries in a slim blank book with printed covers, sold by Cutter Tower & Co. Stationers, No. 89 Devonshire Street, Boston. The front cover bears the title "Writing Book" and an illustration of a hand holding a steel pen. The back cover shows a multiplication table and chart.

Extent:

9 pages (1 vol.)

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by Cheney J. Schopieray, June 2022

Background

Scope and Content:

This volume contains nine pages of accounts, beginning with the purchase of "Brewster Farm" at Newington, New Hampshire, in September 1870. Scattered accounting documents the sale of a portion of the farm to L. L. De'Rochement, annual rentals of pastureland, and the sale of pears, apples, cider, and hay. The document concludes March 30, 1880.

The bookkeeper recorded his entries in a slim blank book with printed covers, sold by Cutter Tower & Co. Stationers, No. 89 Devonshire Street, Boston. The front cover bears the title "Writing Book" and an illustration of a hand holding a steel pen. The back cover shows a multiplication table and chart.

Biographical / Historical:

This finding aid does not currently include a historical or biographical note.

Acquisition Information:

2022. M-7519.4 .

Arrangement:

The collection is a single bound volume.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Subjects

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Subjects:

Agriculture--New Hampshire--Newington.
Farms--New Hampshire--Newington.
Orchards--New Hampshire.
Hand.
Pens.
Writing materials and instruments.

Formats:

Account books.
Blankbooks.
Financial records.