Philip Porcher account book, 1776-1882 (typescript), 1936
Collection Overview
A typewritten, annotated transcription (1936) of a volume which consists of a plantation journal (1776-1882) possibly begun by Philip Porcher (1730-1800). The volume, which was copied as a W.P.A. project, also contains additions by other Porcher family members. Philip Porcher's plantation journal consists primarily of financial accounts with numerous individuals; accounts for the sale of rice, corn, indigo, and other items; copies of correspondence related to the accounts; medical "receipts"; lists of slaves at Cedar Springs plantation; entries concerning the distribution of hoes and blankets to slaves; and other miscellaneous entries. A later addition "by Mrs. Philip Edward Porcher, August 18th 1900" contains information concerning Oldfield Plantation in St. Stephen's Parish, South Carolina copied from the "Plat of Plantation belonging to Thomas Cordes Porcher" (1839).
Dates
- Creation: 1936
Creator
- From the Collection: Porcher, Philip, 1730-1800 (Person)
- From the Collection: Porcher, Elizabeth Catherine Palmer, 1833- (Person)
- From the Collection: United States. Works Progress Administration (Organization)
Language of Material
Materials in English.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.25 linear feet (1 slim document box)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Special Collections
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