Item MFP/1/3/1 - Accounts and expenses book of J Woodhouse [James Woodhouse]

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MFP/1/3/1

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Accounts and expenses book of J Woodhouse [James Woodhouse]

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  • 1778-1780 (Creation)

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1 volume

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(c1750 - 1960s)

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“London Accounts, went April 20th 1778”.
Contains bills and accounts. Small account book of J(as) Woodhouse’s expenses (see two pages from end for his signature) incurred on journeys to London, Portsmouth, Bristol, Scarborough, Hull, Liverpool, and Scotland with addresses and details of comb and horn dealers, vessels at Liverpool.

Extract:
“Fryday 1st May 1778 We sett of for Portsmouth 10 o’clock night in Stage Coach (no Chaises to be had on the Road) the King & Queen past us on Saturday about 11 o’clock, upon the Devil’s punch Bowl.” Gives details of some armaments, ships and prizes at Portsmouth. Refers to a ship, Capt. Haughton, sailing from Liverpool to Senegal, “for Slaves, Teeth & wood”.

[Extracts provided by a volunteer.]

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  • English

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    Legacy reference

    Acc 54.17

    Former reference

    MFP/1/17

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