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FINANCIAL PAPERS, 1828-1884

 Series
Identifier: Series 2
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Series Description

Consists of four subseries. The first contains receipts from grocers and suppliers detailing purchases, tax receipts, newspaper subscription receipts, and promissory notes. Bills of sale for slaves can be found in the years 1834, 1842, 1850, 1856, 1858, and 1859. The second subseries is comprised of statements of accounts owed to John Cocke and account books for his blacksmith shop. The third contains pay receipts, statements of accounts with laborers, and labor agreements. The fourth subseries contains correspondence related to cotton sales including account information and receipts.

Items arranged chronologically

Dates

  • Creation: 1810-1899

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Due to the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access to certain materials may require additional advance notice.

Extent

From the Collection: 3.8 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Box 870266
Tuscaloosa AL 35487-0266
205.348.0513