Register's general and individual ledger (credit system), 1814-1831.

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Register's general and individual ledger (credit system), 1814-1831.

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Balanced accounts with individual land purchasers; and other accounts (i.e., cash and evidence of confirmed claims (later cash account); public land sales; interest; discounts; debit to the U. S.; redeemed forfeited land (1831 only)) entries include disbursement or receipt date and amount; payee or payer name; disbursement cause (e.g., salaries; commissions; printing; advertising; stationery) or receipt reason (i.e., initial land purchase payment; subsequent installment and interest payments). With credit system cessation (July 1, 1820- ), individual accounts were opened only for individuals assuming responsibility from original purchasers for unpaid tract balances.

ledgers 5 volumes.

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