Account book, 1750 April-1758 December.

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Title: Account book, 1750 April-1758 December.
Creator: Austin & Laurens
Contributor: Austin & Laurens
Laurens, Henry,--1724-1792
Published / Created: 1750 Apr-1758 Dec
Abstract: Manuscript account book, in unidentified handwriting, for Austin & Laurens, in Charleston, South Carolina, recording purchases and sales. Includes accounts relating to the sale of slaves.
Description: Austin & Laurens, merchants in Charleston, South Carolina, engaged in the slave trade, founded by George Austin and Henry Laurens, later joined by George Appleby.
From front: Pages 2-5, 152-155 wanting. From back: Pages [1?]-3 wanting.
Ledger discreetly paginated from front and back.
Extent: 41 cm.
Full ledger: 359 p., folio
manuscript, tables
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English

Access: Public
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Citation: Austin & Laurens, Account Book. General Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.