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Charles Carroll account books

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0201

Abstract

This collection consists of 6 volumes of account books belonging to Baltimore merchant Charles R. Carroll, circa 1821-1863.

Dates

  • 1821 - 1863

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Conditions Governing Use

The reproduction of materials in this collection may be subject to copyright restrictions. It is the responsibility of the researcher to determine and satisfy copyright clearances or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections. For more information visit the MCHC’s Rights and Permissions page.

Extent

3.0 Linear Feet (6 volumes)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Mrs. Robert H. Bancropt and Estate of John J. Milligan, 1932 and 1934 respectively.

Scope and Contents

1. Family expenses 1821-30. Domestic goods.

2. Ledger 1823-53. Ground rents, family expenses, cash. Items of Baltimore civic and local interest. Accounts of Millington Farm, Millington Mill, "Clarewood", Farm costs for labor and wages, Accounts of James Carroll, Christian Keener, Frederick Sumwalt, William Timanus.

3. Day Book 1828-29. Mill accounts, items for wheat, flour, shorts

4. Day Book 1828-30 for Mill.

5. Ledger 1828-30 including mill expenses and "offal account".

6. Cash book, 1829-63., including chronological listing of expenditures of all kinds, including hundreds of items pertaining to social history.

Title
Guide to the Charles Carroll account books
Status
Minimally Processed
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • 2021-09-30: Manually entered into ArchivesSpace by Mallory Herberger.

Repository Details

Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository

Contact:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750