Harper C. Bryson & Co. Ledger
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised of a single ledger used by Harper C. Bryson & Co to document sales, receipts, debts, and general business operations between 1836-1843.
Dates
- Created: Majority of material found within 1836-1843
- Other: Date acquired: 02/25/1993
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions; Collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
No restrictions; Collection is open for research.
Biographical / Historical
Harper C. Bryson & Co. was a 19th-century business located in Augusta, Georgia, that operated as a cotton factor and commission merchant. Active during the mid-1830s and early 1840s, the company played a role in Augusta's growing importance as a major inland cotton market. The business focused on the logistical and financial management of the cotton trade, handling accounts and transactions for local growers and buyers
Extent
1.00 items (1 ledger book. )
Language
English
Custodial History
Collection was reprocessed by Aaron Hayes, 2026-04-20.
Method of Acquisition
This material was donated to Reese Library Special Collections, Augusta University by Dr. Edward Cashin, on 02/25/1993. Acc#1993.07
- Title
- Inventory of the Harper C. Bryson & Co. ledger
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Aaron Hayes
- Date
- 2026-04-20
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- und
Repository Details
Part of the Reese Library Archives Repository