Account book, farm work

This material is held atSenate House Library Archives, University of London

  • Reference
    • GB 96 MS 659
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1816
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 1 volume containing 56 leaves

Scope and Content

Manuscript volume of accounts lettered 'Farm Work 1816' giving daily rates paid to labourers, boys and women from 5 Jan to 27 Dec 1816 on a farm probably near Stockbridge, Hampshire, and followed by a weekly 'abstract of farm work for the year 1816'. The volume is signed by Thomas Beazly and inscribed 'This account balanced in the book of 'Stock bought & sold', on page 62.

Administrative / Biographical History

No information available at present.

Arrangement

Single item.

Access Information

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Acquisition Information

Bought from W. Myers Ltd. in 1965.

Other Finding Aids

Collection level description.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

14½" x 9". Bound in vellum.

Archivist's Note

Compiled by Sarah Aitchison as part of the RSLP AIm25 Project.

Conditions Governing Use

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