Series XI: Business Records of Waddey and Payne, 1832-1835

Extent:

1 volume.

Scope and content:

Historical Information:Waddy and Payne was a general store that conducted business in Lancaster County during the mid-nineteenth century.

Scope and Content:The business records of Waddey and Payne consists of a ledger. It recorded the accounts of individual customers and the store's controlling accounts. Each account lists transactions in chronological order. Information found in each entry includes date of transaction, merchandise sold, quantity of items sold, price per item, amount owed, form of payment, and amount paid. Items sold include shoes, bacon, candles, alum, dry goods, clothing, coffee, pencils, tobacco, spices, nails, and scissors. Payments made by cash, credit, and labor. The store's controlling accounts include wheat account, bean account, and corn account. Volume includes an index at the front that lists customers' names in alphabetical order and page numbers where customers' accounts can be found. Volume is in poor condition due to damaged spine.

Physical location:

State Records Center

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