Account and memoranda book relating to a farm in Lancashire, including details of servants' wages. An inscription at the end of the manuscript reads 'Elizabeth Coulston Book 1779'. Apart from this the manuscript is written in one hand throughout, probably that of Henry Faithwaite of Littledale, Caton, Lancashire.
Account book, Lancashire farm
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- ReferenceGB 96 MS 524
- Dates of Creation[1810-1826]
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description1 volume containing 126 leaves
Scope and Content
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Single item.
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Acquisition Information
Bought from W.A. Myers, Ltd in 1960.
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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
6" x 3¾". Original vellum cover with clasp.
Archivist's Note
Compiled by Sarah Aitchison as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project.
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Bibliography
Victoria County History, Lancashire , VIII.