Nathaniel Huntoon Account Book
Scope and Contents
The account and barter book contains handwriting samples and aphorisms. Account notations are in British currency. Rum and molasses are the predominant products listed. It also includes a poem on the American Revolutionary War effort of New Hampshire's soldiers by William Proctor. The poem includes a mention of General George Washington.
Dates
- Creation: Inclusive 1759-1792
Creator
- Huntoon, Nathaniel (Person)
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Biographical / Historical
Nathaniel Huntoon was a farmer in New Hampshire in the late 18th century.
Extent
1 Item (144 leaves)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Location
This account book is housed in a box containing WLU collections 0173-0180.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of David and Chris Howison, 1993.
Subject
- Proctor, William (Person)
Geographic
Temporal
Topical
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Washington and Lee University, University Library Special Collections and Archives Repository