Cash book of a resident of East Bridgeford, Nottinghamshire, 1807-1825

This material is held atUniversity of Nottingham Manuscripts and Special Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 159 Fr 61
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1807-1825
  • Language of Material
    • english
  • Physical Description
    • 1 volume

Scope and Content

This single item is a cash book covering the period 1807 to 1825. The first part of the cash book lists surnames of creditors, either employees or providers of goods and services to the compiler. The second part, from about 1812, is more domestic in content with references to payments for the household, gifts, ready cash, the poor house and highway maintenance.

Administrative / Biographical History

The identity of the compiler of this item is unknown. It has been suggested that he or she was a resident of East Bridgeford, Nottinghamshire. The cash book indicates that the writer was wealthy and made payments for horses, housekeeping and goods and services provided by over 50 different people, including several members of the Caunt family.

Arrangement

The cash book is arranged chronologically.

Access Information

ACCESS: Accessible to all registered readers.

REPROGRAPHIC: Reprographic copies can be supplied for educational use and private study purposes only, depending on access status and the condition of the documents.

Conditions Governing Use

COPYRIGHT: Permission to make any published use of the cash book must be sought in advance in writing from the Keeper of the Department of Manuscripts and Special Collections (email mss-library@nottingham.ac.uk). The Department will try to assist in identifying copyright owners but this can be difficult and the responsibility for copyright clearance before publication ultimately rests with the person wishing to publish.

LANGUAGE: English

Custodial History

The cash book was purchased by The University of Nottingham's Department of Manuscripts in October 1969.