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Archer, Edward R. (fl. 1830-1917) [Account book of E. R. Archer]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01896.164 Author/Creator: Archer, Edward R. (fl. 1830-1917) Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Manuscript document Date: 9 May 1881 to 8 August 1917 Pagination: 58 p. : notes ; 33 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

Property and financial account book. P. 1 - 17 record the building and maintenance of the "dwelling house on Franklin Street" 1881/5/9 - 1896/10/2; p 18 - 51 record the building and maintenance expenses for the "house on 6th Street" 1890/5/1 - 1917/8/6; p. 100-102, 117-120 "Bank & other stocks etc. / Aaron Jeffery in a/c with E.R. Archer." Black leather spine and corners; green, red, yellow, horizontal marbled boards

Archer, Edward Richard, 1834-1918

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