J. W. K. Dix Account Book, 1851-1852, 1864
(Manuscript Collection #688)
Descriptive Summary
| Title: | J. W. K. Dix Account Book |
| Creator: | Dix, J. W. K. |
| Repository: | ECU Manuscript Collection |
| Languages: | English |
| Abstract: | Account book (1851-1852, 1864) of Wilmington, NC resident, containing brief financial accounts and meditations. |
| Extent: | 0.073 Cubic feet, 1 item , an account book of personal expenses, prayers, meditations, and a hymn. |
Administrative Information
Accessions Information
December 1, 1994 (unprocessed addition 1), 1 volume; Account book (1851-1852, 1864) of Wilmington, N.C. resident, containing brief financial accounts and meditations. Donor: Mr. Reid Thomas.
Access Restrictions
No restrictions
Copyright Notice
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Preferred Citation
J. W. K. Dix Account Book (#688), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA.
Acquisition Information
- Gift of Mr. Reid Thomas
Processing Information
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Description
The 1851-1852 accounts concern money paid for goods, including a bucket, wood, drayage and food; household expenses for sheets, towels, and pillows; and such personal expenses as board, liquor, cologne, shoes, theatre, medicine, pew rental, and watch cleaning. Expenses for the year were totaled.
The entries for April and May 1864 begin with a notation of money received from Col. [William] MacRae. Entries were made for household expenses including flour, bacon, meal, and eggs; and personal expenses such as medicine, clothing, tin, and the Soldier's Aid Society. Expenses are totaled for April.
The final section of the volume concludes with essays on God and life, prayers, and an evening hymn.
Online access to this finding aid is supported with funds created through the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). These funds come through a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services which is administered by the State Library of North Carolina, a division of the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources. This grant is part of the North Carolina ECHO, Exploring Cultural Heritage Online, Digitization Grant Program.
