I thought I would share some of the ledger pages with you. I hope you enjoy them as much as I have. It is just a sample a small slice of life back then.

The ledgers start in 1868 and go through 1872. They are northern ledgers so I am sure the Civil War did not have the same effect that it had down south on these types of establishments.

Ten hats for $2.00 and a valise. Obviously this person was going traveling. I see they remembered the Scotch.

Here on the store ledger they had to do the math right there next to the account. I wonder if there was a little disagreement going on.

These are names that stayed in the hotel. It also has room numbers.

I love the different colors of inks on this page. The handwriting is so lovely.