Receipt Books, 1844-1852
Conditions Governing Access
The records of Ellis & Allan Company are open to research. Researchers are advised to contact the Manuscript Reading Room prior to visiting. Many collections are stored off-site and advance notice is needed to retrieve these items for research use.
Scope and Content Note
Entries for 1844-1852 contain copies of financial settlements showing name of customer, date account opened, description of items purchased on account, amount of purchase, interest charges, and remarks. Between 1851 and 1852 they record merchandise sold showing date of sale, name and address of customer, method of shipment, description of merchandise, amount of sale, and signature of customer.
Dates
- Creation: 1844-1852
Access and Restrictions
The records of Ellis & Allan Company are open to research. Researchers are advised to contact the Manuscript Reading Room prior to visiting. Many collections are stored off-site and advance notice is needed to retrieve these items for research use.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically.
Container Range
Box: 604-606
Part of the Manuscript Division Repository
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