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Hand Written Merchant's Account Book Circa 1840

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Hand Written Merchant's Account Book Circa 1840

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Col. William Wright (ca. 1798-1857) of York District, S.C. The ledger book gives exceptional detail of various matters and accounts within Yorkville, South Carolina. Wright was a prominent figure in the region. This account book dates between 1840 and 1844. The binding is original and bears Col. Wright's name at the cover with its date embossed as well. H12 3/4" W8 1/4" Sold from the collection of a member of the Witherspoon/Wright family of York Co, South Carolina.