Nathaniel Huntoon Account Book
Collection
Identifier: WLU-Coll-0180
Scope and Contents
The account and barter book contains handwriting samples and aphorisms. Account notations are in British currency. Rum and molasses are the predominant products listed. It also includes a poem on the American Revolutionary War effort of New Hampshire's soldiers by William Proctor. The poem includes a mention of General George Washington.
Dates
- Inclusive 1759-1792
Creator
- Huntoon, Nathaniel (Person)
Conditions Governing Use
The materials from Washington and Lee University Special Collections are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study, pursuant to U.S. Copyright law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of the materials, including but not limited to, infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. Any materials used should be fully credited with the source.
Biographical / Historical
Nathaniel Huntoon was a farmer in New Hampshire in the late 18th century.
Extent
1 Item (144 leaves)
Physical Location
This account book is housed in a box containing WLU collections 0173-0180.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Gift of David and Chris Howison, 1993.
Creator
- Huntoon, Nathaniel (Person)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Repository Details
Part of the Washington and Lee University, James G. Leyburn Library Special Collections and Archives Repository
