ITEM# 2896
Robert J Young Middletown CT Early American Day book

Antique American day book,Early American Day book for Robert J Young Middletown CT. This day book kept by Robert J Young starts in Jan 1848 and goes to May 1863. There are some pages that have been removed . It quite extensive mentioning horse fishing, stone work,work with horse teams,along with the names of Brooks,Scovill,Whitmore,Clark,Tailor,Jones and others.One parts states putting lock in door twelve cents,Wm Johnson two days work two dollars fifty cents.Four Hundred hay Wm Niff three dollars. This day book documents a work day in America during the mid 19th century.

Thank you for your quick reply. I am really shocked at the price. I knew many people here wanted it, but probably figured I didn't know what I had and they wanted to buy it for nothing. I am glad I held on to it.
Thanks again!
- Ann N