Beef Book, 1836

McDaniel, James

Beschreibung

This is the account book of James McDaniel, a breeder and seller of cattle in Bloody Run, Pennsylvania. Entries are mostly from 1836 with a few dated between 1852 and 1861. Half leather binding over decorative paper boards; 44 pages were used in the account book. Boards have moderate wear and soiling; minor offsetting and soiling to text block. Inscription on first page reads: "Bloody Run, March, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, James McDaniel." Bloody Run was one of the earlier names for the town of Everett, PA, the name changing frequently in the 18th and 19th centuries. It was a popular stopping point on the main route between Philadelphia and Pittsburg. McDaniel's account book lists the name of customers, date, and amount of meat or other byproducts sold. Some of these other products include beef hide, sheepskin, calfskin and tallow. A few pages are devoted to household expenses such as purchases of coffee, eggs, butter, cloth and tobacco. Most of the entries concern the beef business, such as an entry from August 29, 1836: "Jacob Barndollar, Sr. For 23lb beef". Barndollar was the son of the earliest settler of the town, Michael Barndollar. Other names frequently written throughout the account book include Jonas Sparks, Isaac Evans, David Mann, Nicholas Peck, William Lisinger, and Henry Weaverling. The beef business may have continued until at least 1888 as evidence of later laid in note. An intriguing piece of history that provides insight into the life of an early resident of Bloody Run. ; Folio 13" - 23" tall. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 015175

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Beef Book, 1836

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Very Good