Daybook, 1844 Nov.-1848 Sept.

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Daybook, 1844 Nov.-1848 Sept.

Records Hubbard's daily activities, income, and expenditures from 1844 to 1848. Entries are fairly descriptive. For example, after giving the details of potato type and quantity, Hubbard remarked that the goods were "to be carried to Boston and sold for the most they can get." At other times he recorded that he was sick or it was rainy and he was at home all day. Trips to Brunswick and other places were mentioned as well as fees owed to him for jury duty and taxes he paid. On days when Hubbard painted or papered, he commented on the type of material used, the room in the house, the amount of time spent, and the cost to his client. He was often paid with food, clothing, or supplies. When farming, the type of crop, the activity (haying, hauling, reaping, etc), hired labor, and the shipping of produce were documented. The last few pages of the volume feature several lists, including the cost of an addition to the barn, articles purchased in Boston (paints and brushes), wood bought, men employed on the farm in 1854, and manure bought for 1845 and 1846.

1 v. (145 p.) 42 cm.

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Hubbard, James

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James Hubbard was a painter and paper hanger. He resided on a farm in Kennebunk, Me. From the description of Daybook, 1844 Nov.-1848 Sept. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 122516882 ...