Finding aid for the Ledger Book


Repository: Western Reserve Historical Society
Creator: Anonymous
Title: Ledger Book
Dates: 1867-1870
Extent: 0.10 linear feet (1 container)
Abstract: The collection consists of one ledger book used for multiple purposes, possibly by a resident of Cleveland, Ohio. The first part of the book traces the balance and settlement of financial accounts for various clients. The second part features entries for rental of post office boxes and postage for various magazines, and a small section in the back highlights farm expenses.
MS Number MS 4350
Location: closed stacks
Language: The records are in English

History of the Ledger Book

The Ledger Book, 1867-1870, seems to have been used for multiple purposes. The first half of the book traces the balance and settlement of financial accounts for various clients. The second portion features entries for rental of post office boxes and postage for various magazines and newspapers while a very small section in the back highlights farm expenses.


Scope and Content

The Ledger Book, 1867-1870, seems to have been used for multiple purposes. The first half of the book traces the balance and settlement of financial accounts for various clients. The second portion features entries for rental of post office boxes and postage for various magazines and newspapers while a very small section in the back highlights farm expenses.

This collection pertains to economic conditions in the post-Civil War era, possibly in Cleveland, Ohio.


Statement of Arrangement

The collection is maintained in one folder.

Restrictions on Access

None.

Indexing Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog.

Subjects:

Account books -- Ohio -- Cleveland.
Cleveland (Ohio) -- Economic conditions -- 19th century.
Postal service -- Ohio -- Cleveland.

Preferred Citation

[Container ___, Folder ___ ] MS 4350 Ledger Book, Western Reserve Historical Society, Cleveland, Ohio

Acquisition Information

Rowfant Club, 1973.

Processing Information

Processed by Bari Oyler Stith in 1989.