Manuscript account book of an unidentifieid Suffolk (?) Clergyman identified only as "Rev..J.B". Approximately 2000 entries of his daily expenses, March 1776-February 1783.
by REV. J.B. - SUFFOLK:
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Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
The approx. 2000 entries commencing with the purchase of a chestnut horse for 15.15.0 and 6 shillings to "Knights for buying him". Then follows approx. 2000 very varied entries, e.g. Gave my wife 0.19.6; China from Lowestoft 0.6.6; Chimney Sweepers 0.5.6; Friday Club 0.3.6; Crabs 0.1.3; Pair Gloves 0.3.0; Mr Clark Maltser 7.15.0; Washer Woman 0.1.0; Sally's wages 2.2.0; Howard for Turnips 0.5.0; 3/4 of a Pig 1.12.6; Monthly Club .8.0; Expenses at Woodbridge 0.2.6; Mr Roper Woodbridge 12.12.6; Book Club 0.2.0; My Mother 45.0.0 etc.etc. The total expenditure over the priod was approx. £2538.00. All entries in a neat legible hand in a tan calf bound notebook (6 1/4 x 4 inches), spine gilt and with burgundy lettering piece "M.S. ACC. REV. J.B.". Upper cover detached. else good.
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- Bristow and Garland (GB)
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- Title
- Manuscript account book of an unidentifieid Suffolk (?) Clergyman identified only as "Rev..J.B". Approximately 2000 entries of his daily expenses, March 1776-February 1783.
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- REV. J.B. - SUFFOLK:
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Bristow and Garland
Biblio member since 2005
Shaftesbury, Dorset
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