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Account book for a Wilmington, Delaware, dry goods store, 1859 september 30-1865 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (96 pages)
Abstract:: Account book by unknown creator for a dry goods store located in Wilmington, Delaware, focused on clothing related items. Book consists of daily transactions with names, items, and additional notes added in.

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William Wilson receipt book, 1785 may 29-1798 august 29 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: This receipt book records payments William Wilson of New Castle County, Delaware, made to his creditors between 1785 and 1798.

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Nathaniel Richards ledger, 1779-1790 (inclusive) 1779-1781 (bulk)

Extent:: 1 volume
Abstract:: This ledger was likely kept by Nathaniel Richards, a metalworker and retailer in Wilmington, Delaware, to record the sale of hardware between 1779 and 1790.

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