Series IV: G. W. Thompson and Son Ledger, 1915-1923

Extent:

1 volume

Scope and content:

G. W. Thompson and Son operated a retail business in Hicksville in the 20th century.

G. W. Thompson and Son Ledger, April 1915-November 1923, gives a detailed account of individual customers. Accounts are found in volume's index, in front of volume, alphabetically by last name. Each account lists transactions in chronological order. Information found in each entry includes date of transaction, itemization of individual items with exact date of purchase noted in parentheses, amount owed which is noted in a separate column, amount paid and form of payment. Merchandise sold included staples such as eggs, sugar and coffee, shoes, denim, tobacco, leather, meat, curtains, oil, soap, fresh fruit, vegetables, candy, medicine and cheese. Volume also includes letters, advertisements and a mini ledger with various measurements and prices. Pages 170-172 indicate the partnership may have managed an estate account and guardian accounts for the Newberry family.

Physical location:

State Records Center

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