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
Contact:
Archives/Special Collections LIB 144
One University Plaza, MS BRK 140
Springfield IL 62703-5407 US
217-206-6520
archives@uis.libanswers.com
Archives/Special Collections LIB 144
One University Plaza, MS BRK 140
Springfield IL 62703-5407 US
217-206-6520
archives@uis.libanswers.com