William Alexander Carter, account ledger 1858-1860

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William Alexander Carter, account ledger 1858-1860

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This one box collection contains photocopies of W. A. Carter's financial records during his operation as sutler at Fort Bridger, Wyoming and business dealings with the United States military between 1858 and 1860. The ledgers contain a daily log of business information, such as the buyers name, goods purchased, and the price sold.

2 linear ft.

eng,

Utah State University. Merrill-Cazier Library. Special Collections and ArchivesManuscript Collection

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Carter, William A. (William Alexander), 1818-1881

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William A. Carter (1818-1881) was born in Virginia, and moved to Fort Bridger in 1857 to become the storekeeper. He was a businessman and a probate judge while doing other various jobs. From the description of William A. Carter papers, 1863-1929. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 365128365 Born in Prince William County, Va.; enlisted in the army on 1 July 1836 at the age of 18 at Warrenton, Va.; enlisted in the Second Seminole Indian War and assigned to Company A, 2nd US Dragoo...