Peterson Dorsey Account Ledger (1927)
Archival ID: 1927_02_19_Peterson_Dorsey_Ledger
Why This Document Matters
This ledger provides a direct record of the financial management of Peterson Dorsey. These documents are vital for reconstructing the economic life of Black families in Williamsburg County, detailing the purchase of essential supplies necessary for farm production and household survival.
This entry documents the acquisition of Plow Points, Seed, and Lard.
Significance: These specific items tell a clear story: the Plow Points signify the preparation of land, the Seed represents the investment in the season’s yield, and the Lard reveals the necessity of purchasing basic provisions on credit. Together, these items act as a “financial blueprint,” showing how tenant farmers balanced the costs of labor and subsistence.
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