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- Creator
- Thomson, William
- Call number
- MssCol 2984
- Physical description
- .42 linear feet (2 volumes)
- Preferred Citation
- William Thomson account books, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library
- Repository
- Manuscripts and Archives Division
- Access to materials
- Request an in-person research appointment.
William Thomson was a merchant in Georgetown in Washington, D.C. Day book (1796-1802) and ledger (1803-1811) kept by William Thomson recording entries for repair of household utensils made of copper, tin, pewter, and other materials, as well as for the sale of spiritous liquors. Clients in Thomson's accounts include Thomas Jefferson, Francis Key, and Dr. John Weems
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Subjects
- Accounts -- Washington (D.C.) -- 18th century
- Accounts -- Washington (D.C.) -- 19th century
- Implements, utensils, etc -- Repairing -- Washington (D.C.)
- Liquors -- Washington (D.C.)
Places
- Georgetown (Washington, D.C.) -- History -- 18th century
- Georgetown (Washington, D.C.) -- History -- 19th century
Material types
Using the collection
Location
Manuscripts and Archives DivisionStephen A. Schwarzman Building
Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018-2788
Brooke Russell Astor Reading Room, Third Floor, Room 328
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