Arithmetic Exercise Book 1793.

Access and use

Location of collection:
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Douglas Mayo
Phone: (757) 565-8521
Phone: (757) 565-8520
Fax: (757) 565-8528

Collection context

Summary

Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Manuscript book of arithmetical rules, definitions, and problems covering addition and subtraction of whole numbers, money, and weights; multiplication and division of money; proportion; profit and loss; interest; and reduction of fractions, with many exercises for each type of problem. Found in the book was an undated letter[?] to "Uncle," explaining that the writer has not been able to visit Scotland because of the "troublesome situation of affairs here."

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 1965.
Physical description:
2 items.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Arithmetic.