A Journal Recording A Mid Nineteenth Century New Jerseyan’s Expenses
5195NEW JERSEY. Journal. 26 pages of writing. 1846-1854. Caldwell New Jersey. A handwritten journal of expenses kept in 1840s and 1850s New Jersey by a “J G Glasby†whose name is written on the inside front cover. Glasby listed expenditures for basic provisions manly foodstuffs for people and animals. Butter was by far the most common item purchased. There are many blank pages throughout the middle and end while the last few pages have additional writing. The journal is in good condition although some of the pages have separated from the binding. It has a leather spine and marbled paper-covered boards. hardcover books
