Peter Nesmith Ledger (1926)

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Peter Nesmith Account Ledger (1926)

Archival ID: 1926_03_03_Peter_Nesmith_Ledger

Date: March 3, 1926 | Subject: Agricultural Credit & Personal Accounts | Format: Account Ledger
Peter Nesmith Account Ledger 1926

Archival Transcription

“March 3 – 1 bag Flour – $1.15”
“March 3 – 2 lbs Sugar – 0.20”
“March 3 – Kerosene – 0.35”

Why This Document Matters

This 1926 ledger entry for Peter Nesmith captures the financial transactions of an era defined by agricultural dependence on merchant credit. These records function as a vital primary source, documenting the specific economic burdens and survival strategies maintained by families in the rural South during the interwar period.

Archival Note: Historical Context
The Nesmith family ledgers offer profound insight into the economic landscape of Williamsburg County. By tracking these debits and credits, we preserve a tangible record of the labor, endurance, and economic participation of African American farmers within the Gullah Geechee corridor.

Archival Citation

“Peter Nesmith Account Ledger, March 1926.” Tenant Account Collection. Digitized by OMHI, ID: 1926_03_03_Peter_Nesmith_Ledger.
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