Daybook, 1758-1825 Digital
Scope and Contents
Volume containing an account of the estate of Joseph Peace, 1758-1768; an expense account of the estate of John Maydwell, 1760; memorandum of accounts of the children of Joseph Peace, August 15, 1785; and Peace Dale Store daybook B, June 1, 1824-October 19, 1825. There are additionally daybook entries for a Trenton general store, dated 1759-1777; it is unclear if the proprietor was related to the Maydwell or Peace families. An account against Thomas Marriott contains charges for supplies and labor for building an unknown structure. An entry from February 25, 1760, credits John East by attending and digging a grave for Maydwell. Other names include Joseph Peace, Isaac Peace, John Allen, Margaret Yard, Mercy Elliott, and Pontus Still.
Dates
- Creation: 1758-1825
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Materials stored onsite. Please contact specialcollectionsref@hbs.edu for more information.
Extent
115 linear feet (220 volumes, 124 boxes)Physical Location
MANU
Creator
- From the Collection: Peace Dale Manufacturing Company (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Baker Library Special Collections and Archives, Harvard Business School Repository
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