Account book, 1768-1775.

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Account book, 1768-1775.

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This collection is a positive microfilm of the Account Book, 1768-1775, of John Carter. The original is owned by the Rhode Island Historical Society. The entries list his customers' debits and credits, payable "to the Gazette," and concern the purchase of a variety of blank legal documents, pamphlets, spelling books and almanacs, advertising in the Gazette (e.g., for indentured servants and slaves), and a few writing supplies. Many customers paid in goods or work hours rather than cash. The volume includes lengthy accounts with Sarah Goddard during the period he purchased the firm from her. Carter's customers included Nicholas Cooke (1717-1782), Benjamin West (1730-1813), and members of the Arnold and Bowen families.

1 microfilm reel : positive ; 35 mm.

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Arnold family.

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West, Benjamin, 1730-1813

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American almanac-maker, astronomre and teacher. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Providence, to Noah Webster, 1784 Sept. 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270588237 ...

Cooke, Nicholas, 1717-1782

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Governor of Rhode Island. From the description of Nicholas Cooke correspondence, 1775. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79452297 Cooke (1717-1782) was lieutenant-governor of Rhode Island from May-Oct 1775, and governor from Oct 1775- May 1778. From the description of Papers, 1775-1782. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 122372631 Cooke (1775-1782) was lieutenant-governor of Rhode Island from May-Oct 1775, and governor from Oct 1775- May 1778. ...

Goddard, Sarah, -1770

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Bowen family.

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Carter, John, 1745-1814

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John Carter (1745-1814) served as an apprentice to Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) and David Hall (1714-1772) in Philadelphia, Pa., until 1768, when he moved to Providence, R.I. He became associated with Sarah Updike Goddard ( -1770) in the publication of the Providence Gazette. In 1769 he became sole editor of the influential newspaper and remained in that position until his retirement in 1814. Carter also served as postmaster of Providence from 1772-1792. From the description of Acco...