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Scope and Contents of the Collection
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| Creator: | Osgood, Nathan, fl. 1787-1788. |
| Title: | Nathan Osgood Account Book |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1787-1788 |
| Quantity: | 1 folder (SC) |
| Abstract: | Collection contains one ledger recording the purchase of staples from Osgood's General Store located near Hartford, Connecticut. |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: | Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
Nothing is know of Nathan Osgood other than the evidence presented in the collection. He is referred to in the account book as "Captain."
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Nathan Osgood Account Book consists of a single account book showing records of purchases of staples (grain and dairy products), dry goods (cloth and china), and animals from Osgood's General Store near Hartford, Connecticut. Much of the handwriting is difficult if not impossible to decipher. The book covers eleven months, from October 1787 to August 1788.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Nathan Osgood Account Book
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Purchase, 1968.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: BE
Date: circa 1970
Revision history: 15 Jun 2010 - converted to EAD (MRC)