Collection number: MS 118
Size:
(1 oversize item)
(0.20 cu.ft.)
About John Dennis (Blacksmith)
Blacksmith of New Portland, Me.
About the John Dennis Account Book
The account book documents the day-to-day life of a country blacksmith – noting everything from shoeing horses to repairing organs. Dennis recorded charges and payments for his work, household accounts and expenditures, and the salaries of hired laborers. The inside back cover lists the names and birth dates of Dennis’ children.
Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
This collection is open.
Copyright Notice
Copyright is retained by the authors of these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Preferred Citation
John Dennis Account Book, 1804-1834, MS 118, Milne Special Collections and Archives, University of New Hampshire Library, Durham, NH, USA.
Acquisitions Information
Source unknown, date unknown
