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An unidentified person, likely living in the vicinity of Woburn, Massachusetts, maintained this account book between 1862 and 1864. They recorded financial transactions, the bulk with Messrs. Lewis & Culver. The volume also includes yearly cash accounts, documenting everyday purchases and payments, such as travel costs, foodstuffs, clothing and sewing supplies, and books and magazines. The volume also lists amounts earned by month, and a "Clothing Account" and "Furniture Account" for 1862.

An unidentified person, likely living in the vicinity of Woburn, Massachusetts, maintained this account book between 1862 and 1864. They recorded financial transactions, such as rent payments and daywork, with the bulk of the accounts with Messrs. Lewis & Culver. The volume also includes yearly cash accounts, documenting everyday purchases and payments, like travel costs to Boston and Reading, pencils and paper, produce, foodstuffs and spices, candy, tickets to events, clothing and sewing supplies, contributions to the "Plymouth Collection," and books and magazines. Titles purchased include the Lady's Book, Arthur's Magazine, Home Magazine, Sunday School Question Books, Home Missionary, and others. The volume also lists amounts earned by month, and a "Clothing Account" and "Furniture Account" for 1862. Several names appear at the back of the volume, including Joseph B. McDonald, John M. Stockman, Mary Eaton, James Donald, and others.