Journal, 1837-1845 (inclusive).

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Journal, 1837-1845 (inclusive).

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A 563-page journal ledger recording Pratt's daily financial activities from January 1, 1837 to September 30, 1845. The journal entries document his firm's large and active business, including the purchase and sale of cotton bales, shipping expenses, insurance payments to firms such as the Boston Insurance Company and Atlantic Insurance Company, and investments in speculative ventures, including the Boston and Maine Railroad.

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