Daybooks, 1781-1782.

Extent:

Extent: 2 v.

Scope and content:

These daybooks document the daily activities of the Commercial Agent in the procurement of supplies and services for the military, and the general public in the supplying of salt. Includes the following volumes: v. 1, March 16, 1781 - July 17, 1782; v. 2, July 18 - December 18, 1782 (84 p.). Volumes record daily dispersals within the office, indicating the department or person against whom the charge is made, the goods concerned, and the amount involved. Each entry provides the account number, name of account, items, and cost.

The number appearing in the left hand column corresponds to the page of the Journal (1781 Mar 16-Dec 18) into which the entry has been transcribed. This book was designated as WAR 28-B in the 1905 Calendar of Transcripts.

The second volume, with entries beyond the official life of the office, also contains entries regarding the settlement of accounts made by the Soliciter's Office and the Auditor's Office as late as 1786. These accounts do not necessarily concern the Commercial Agent.

Also available on Miscellaneous Reel 364.

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