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Journal, 1779 Feb 1-1781 May 9. Extent: 1 v.

Journal, 1779 Feb 1-1781 June 19, provides a daily, chronological recording of cash disbursements, with notations to ledgers. The volume contains entries for supplies purchased for the operation of the foundry, including food, rum, and wagon boxes. Also listed are the annual wages for some of the workers including enslaved laborers.

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