Item MFP/1/1/9 - Housekeeping account book of John Forth and Elizabeth Forth, 1816

1 volume

Includes notes on servants engaged, their conditions and wages. Includes a note that Rev John Forth died, 7 May 1816, aged 52 years.

Contents:

Page 1 Housekeeping Account
Page 45 Butcher’s Account
Page 46 Candle Account
Page 47 Soap Account
Page 48 Grocery Account
Page 55 Corn Account
Page 60 Coal Account
Page 62 Ale & Beer Account
Page 65 Account about Cows
Page 70 Stock Account
Page 80 Casual Remarks
Page 82 Servants’ Wages

Extracts:
Page 5b.

Some family details.

Page 14b. 17th Sept.
“… 15 Pounds for the expenses of Frederick Woodhouses Journey to Southwell School. The Revd. Mr Freer was so very kind as to accompany him there & ? him safe to his journey’s end. the first time he went & the first time of his leaving Home he was 8 years old on the 14th of last May.” (Total expenses - £11.19.9d)

Page 16a. 13th Oct.

Paid 9d for a letter from Southwell. Another one on the 27th cost 10d.

Page 20b. 21st Dec.

Marriage of Mrs Boyes, half sister of Rev. J. Forth.

[Extracts provided by a volunteer.]

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