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Leavitt, Jacob, 1740-1826 [Receipt book]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.611 Author/Creator: Leavitt, Jacob, 1740-1826 Place Written: Hingham, Massachusetts Type: Manuscript signed Date: 1779-1781 Pagination: 1 v. : circa 150 p. ; 38.6 x 15.6 cm. Order a Copy

Leavitt records transactions for mugs of drink, tea, rum, wine, meal sugar, chocolate, milk, eggs, and other goods. Leavitt calls this manuscript a day book.

Leavitt, Jacob, 1740-1826

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