Paris T. Carlisle's day book and ledger
Creation: 1826-1857Abstract
Paris T. Carlisle (circa 1802-1871) owned a general store in Frederica, Delaware during the early to mid-1800s. This small collection includes Paris T. Calisle's day book for his general store in Frederica, Delaware, as well as a Stock Book ledger recording wages and the state of stocks of brass, copper, and iron wire in the mid 1800s.
Dates
- Creation: 1826-1857
Extent
2 volume(s)
Biographical Note
Paris T. Carlisle (1802-1871) owned a general store in Frederica, Delaware during the early to mid-1800s. He married Rachel Luff Carlisle (1793-1867) in 1833. The couple's son Paris T. Carlisle Jr. (1834-1919) was also a dry goods and grocery merchant; later in life he became a prominent businessman and financier in Frederica.
Scope and Contents
This small collection includes Paris T. Carlisle's day book for his general store in Frederica, Delaware, dated 1826 September 6-1857 August 13; as well as a stock book ledger recording wages for work done in 1829 and the state of stocks of brass, copper, and iron wire.
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access; this collection is open for research.
Language of Materials
English
Finding Aid & Administrative Information
- Title:
- Paris T. Carlisle's day book and ledger
- Description rules:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description:
- English
- Script of description:
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2024: Laurie Sather
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Manuscripts and Archives Repository
