Booth, Richardson & Co. account book, 1855-1856

Summary

Creator:

Booth, Richardson & Co. (Watkinsville, Ga.)

Date:

1855-1856

Extent:

1 volume(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Booth, Richardson & Co. account book, ms100, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

An account book for the general store Booth, Richardson & Co. in Watkinsville, Georgia, from December 27, 1855-August 4, 1856. Entries contain the customer's name, items purchased, and price. Items purchased include food staples, household items, and clothing. A few entries pertain to charges for hauling cotton or other services.

Biographical / historical:

Booth, Richardson & Co., general store in Watkinsville, Clarke County, Georgia owned by Thomas Booth and Olando Richardson.

Acquisition information:

Donated by Frank Ashford in 1960

Arrangement:

The account book entries are arranged in chronological order, then by customer's name.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Merchants -- Georgia.
General stores -- Georgia.
Stores, Retail -- Georgia.
Cotton trade -- Georgia.
Account books
Business records.

Names:

Booth, Thomas, active 1855-1856
Richardson, Olando

Places:

Watkinsville (Ga.)
Clarke County (Ga.)

Preferred citation:

Booth, Richardson & Co. account book, ms100, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.