William Donaldson account book, 1856

Content Description

William Donaldson kept this ledger of his customers' purchases on credit and when their accounts were settled between 1856 and 1857. This ledger grants a peak at common purchases at his store in Clay County, Tennessee: food staples, toiletries, fabric, small household and hardware items, clothing accessories, and tobacco. A number of the accounts bear the names of members of prominent first Celina (dubbed "Old Town" after 1863) families at the time such as Varney Andrews, Stone & Oglesby (owners of a hardware and general store), and John J. Brown.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Restrictions Apply

No