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Ledger of G.W. Upham, Southgate and Upham, Worcester, Mass., 1843-1865

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Collection Type

  • Manuscripts

Date

1843-1865

GUSN

GUSN-194035

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Description

An engineer's recording of water wheel installations and repairs with parts, gate rigging, tools, and iron stock listed with prices. Section of 49 pages summarizes major contracts (1843-1864) including purchase of rights. Includes a copy of a letter (W. Boylston) dated 1835 regarding a Leominster satinett factory.

Details

Descriptive Terms

ledgers (account books)

Additional Identification Number

Other identifier Account book 22

Physical Description

1 ledger (139 pages)

Collection Code

MS002

Collection Name

Account books collection

Reference Code

MS002.022

Record Details

Material Type

ledgers (account books)

Descriptive Terms

Slater
Lowell
Leominster, MA
mills (buildings)
power (water)
law (water rights)
wool
water wheels (power/manufacturing)

Description Level

Item

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