Thomas Wharton Account Book, 1729-1751.

Access and use

Location of collection:
Colonial Williamsburg
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Douglas Mayo
Phone: (757) 565-8521
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Preferred citation:

Thomas Wharton Account Book, Manuscript MS 32.14, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Summary

Creator:
Thomas Wharton, d. 1746.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Thomas Wharton Account Book, Manuscript MS 32.14, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Background

Scope and content:

Fragmentary ledger of accounts kept by Thomas Wharton (d. 1746), apothecary, of Williamsburg, Va., for various powders, drops, other medicines, and "advice and directions" furnished to customers in Williamsburg and neighborhood. Wharton bequeathed his stock of drugs, medicines, and shop utensils to Dr. Kenneth McKenzie. His customers included Col. Bassett, John Blair, Col. John Bolling, Bruton Parish, Col. Burwell, Robert Carter [III], Mr. Coke, Roscoe Cole, the College of William and Mary, Gov. William Gooch, Col. Lightfoot, Philip Ludwell, Mr. Maury, Mr. Prentis, John Randolph, and Henry Wetherburn.

Biographical / historical:

Thomas Wharton was an Englishman who came to Virginia in 1703 as an apprentice bound to Mr. Richard Wright. From 1735 until his death in 1746, Wharton operated apothecary shop in Williamsburg, Va.

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 1932.
Physical description:
1 item (188 p.)