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Scope and Contents of the Collection
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| Creator: | Powers, Abel E. |
| Title: | Abel E. Powers Ledger |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1845-1850 |
| Quantity: | 1 volume (SC) |
| Abstract: | Account book (ledger) of Abel E. Powers, tinsmith, in Eaton (Madison County), New York. Includes estate accounts and settlements. |
| 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
Abel E. Powers was a tinsmith in the post-township of Eaton in Madison County, New York. His customers included residents of Eaton, Morrisville, and Peterborough.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Abel E. Powers Ledger consists of 75+ pages recording the tinsmith's transactions from 1845 to 1850. Each page is headed with the name of an individual or business followed by a dated and itemized list of transactions and the price paid.
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Abel E. Powers Ledger,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Purchased, 2007
Finding Aid Information
Created by: MRC
Date: 10 Apr 2007
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