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Account books -- Maryland -- Cecil County.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Octoraro Canal Office Journal kept by J. Emmons.

 Collection — Box Box 1
Identifier: 003-MS 141
Scope and Contents

Ledger documents the daily business transactions of the Octorara Canal Company, as kept by J. Emmons, manager of the canal, from July 1st, 1817 to January of 1824. Includes a listing of debits and credits along with the names of individuals conducting business with the canal company. The ledger was later used as a scrapbook. Newspaper clippings are attached to some pages.

Dates: 1817-1824