Augustus S. Ensworth Ledger 1860 September-1865 January

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Augustus S. Ensworth Ledger 1860 September-1865 January

The collection contains one bound ledger kept by Augustus Ensworth for Thomas Whaley’s merchandizing business activities in San Diego from September 1860 to January 1865.

0.25 Linear feet; (1 box)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6649274

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Ensworth, Augustus S.

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Biographical / Historical Notes Augustus S. Ensworth was born in Connecticut around 1810 and moved to San Diego as a teamster. He was elected as the Justice of Peace in 1856 and consequently began the study of law. In 1859, Judge Ensworth was elected as Assemblyman. In September 1860, Ensworth started handling Thomas Whaley’s business activities in San Diego, while Whaley was working as a Commissary Storekeeper for the U.S. Army under Captain...