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Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Alexander Smith Account and Letter Book
Summary
- Collection ID:
- NMAH.AC.0083
- Creators:
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Smith, Alexander, fl. 1790s
- Dates:
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1792-1797
- Languages:
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English.
- Physical Description:
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1 Volume1 folder
- Repository:
Correspondence of Alexander Smith, a merchant living in Alexandria, Virginia, correspondence consists of copies of his letters to other merchants. Of particular interest is a letter dated 1796 November 9, from Smith to George Washington concerning Smith's loan repayment.
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
In 1792-1797, Alexander Smith, a merchant living in Alexandria, Va., kept a record of dry goods purchased and sold. Most of the 1797 correspondence is copies of his letters to other merchants. Of particular interest is a letter dated 9 November 1796, from Smith to George Washington concerning Smith's loan repayment. Washington's response of 14 November 1796 can be found in "The Writings of George Washington, 1745-1799" by John C. Fitzpatrick.
Scope and Contents
Approx. 1/3 of the ledger consists of general accounts, 1/3 of accounts at "Difficult Mill," and the remaining third copies of letters from Alexander Smith.
Administration
Author
Robert S. Harding
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Collection donated by Mrs. Jean M. Dodd, 1963, July 25.
Ownership and Custodial History
Transferred from the Division of Domestic Life, 2/3/84. (64.158, original catalog no.) Gift of Mrs. Jean M. Dodd.
Processing Information
Collection processed by Robert Harding, 1986
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Preferred Citation
Alexander Smith Account and Letter Book, 1792-1797, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
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Keywords
| Keyword Terms | Keyword Types | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce -- 1780-1800 | Topical | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Alexandria (Va.) -- 1790s | Geographic | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Manuscripts -- 18th century | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Letter books -- 1780-1800 | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Account books -- 18th century | Genre Form | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Dodd, Jean M., Mrs. | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| National Museum of American History (U.S.). Division of Domestic Life | Corporate Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
| Washington, George, 1732-1799 | Personal Name | Search Smithsonian Collections | Search ArchiveGrid |
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