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LHC79. Joseph Porter's Manuscript Arithmetic Exercise Book, ca. 1800-1830

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 79
Identifier: Folder 79

Scope and Contents

Thirty-page, handwritten exercise book containing practical arithmetic problems covering measures, weights and currencies, including the exchange of New England, Virginia, Federal and English monies. The problems are derived from a textbook by Michael Walsh and Richard Turner "A New System of Mercantile Arithmetic: Adapted to the Commerce of the United States..." which went through many editions between 1800 and 1830.

Dates

  • Created: ca. 1800-1830

Conditions Governing Access

Some Restrictions apply - see individual files for specific restrictions

Extent

From the Collection: 1.66 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the UIS Archives/Special Collections Repository

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