Guide to the Asa Fletcher Ledger, 1821-1825 DAR.1937.25

Repository
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Title
Asa Fletcher Ledger
Creator
Fletcher, Asa
Collection Number
DAR.1937.25
Extent
0.21 Linear Feet (1 box)
Date
1821-1825
Abstract
Asa Fletcher, a businessman, kept a ledger with purchase and sale of food, hire of men and animals, various goods and services in the Boston, Massachusetts area from 1821 to 1825. Digital reproductions of the collection are online.
Language
English .
Author
Nicole Mader.
Publisher
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Address
University of Pittsburgh Library System
Archives & Special Collections
Website: library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections
Contact Us: www.library.pitt.edu/ask-archivist
URL: http://library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections

Existence and Location of Copies

Digital reproductions of the collection are online.

Scope and Content Notes

The Asa Fletcher Ledger contains account information about the sale of food, the hiring of men and animals, along with various other goods and services from 1821 to 1825 in the Boston, Massachusetts area. Each entry consists of a customer's name, with the items bought or labor hired and a sum of money. Some of the goods being sold include corn, oxen, and other agricultural goods. This ledger was being kept for a general store or trading post.

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Acquisition Information

Unknown

Custodial History

This collection was located in the Darlington Memorial Library in the University's Cathedral of Learning until 2007 when it was moved to the ULS Archives Service Center for processing, storage, preservation and service. However, it remains in the custodianship of the ULS Special Collections Department.

Preferred Citation

Asa Fletcher Ledger, 1821-1825, DAR.1937.25, Darlington Collection, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System

Previous Citation

Asa Fletcher Ledger, 1821-1825, DAR.1937.25, Darlington Collection, Special Collections Department, University of Pittsburgh

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Nicole Mader in May 2008.

Copyright

No copyright restrictions.

Subjects

    Personal Names

    • Fletcher, Asa
    • Whitcomb, Fred E.

    Geographic Names

    • Boston (Mass.) -- Commerce -- History
    • Massachusetts -- Economic conditions
    • Massachusetts -- History -- 1775-1865

    Genres

    • Ledgers (Account books)

    Other Subjects

    • Trading posts -- Massachusetts -- Boston
    • Merchants -- Massachusetts -- Boston

Container List

Asa Fletcher Ledger, 1821-1825
Containers
box 1, volume 1