- Title
- Ledger
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- Creator
- Samuel Williamson (1772-1843)
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- Description
- The collection contains two ledgers (1800-1811 and 1810-1813) and daybook (1803-1810) that illustrate Williamson's thriving business as a Philadelphia silversmith. The records show Williamson's involvement in creating and repairing objects of precious metals, his investing in import/export deals, and training other craftsmen who worked for him. This volume has a trade card of J. Thackara, Bookseller & Stationer, Philadelphia on inside front cover and a handwritten name index in front. Williamson was a silversmith in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from 1794 to 1813. He served an apprenticeship with Joseph Lownes of Philadelphia. In 1813 or 1814 he moved to Uwchlan Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, where he bought a farm. Williamson died there in 1843. He married Mary Evans on June 1, 1794, and they had several children.
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- Format
- ["manuscript"]
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- Subjects
- ["Ledgers","Business records--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia","Silversmiths","Silverwork--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia","Account books"]
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