Dates
- 1768 - 1788
Abstract
Ledger, 1768-1788 (bulk 1768-1776), of a general store, sawmill and gristmill kept by Peter Dumont (1734-1799) at South Branch, Hillsborough Township, Somerset County, N.J., possibly in connection with Peter D. Vroom (1745-1831), the father of the former NJ governor of the same name.
Extent
1 Volume
Physical Description
Volume lacks front wrapper and is separating into individual quires.
Provenance
Dealer attributed volume solely to John Vroom, and it was then tentatively identified as being kept by J.B. Dumont and John Vroom. An entry on folio 128, however, is signed by P. Dumont and also references his uncle Peter Dumont. In addition, a researcher who consulted the volume was able to match it to the Peter Dumont journal [daybook] already owned by the repository.
Language of Materials
English
Biographical / Historical
Peter Dumont lived from 1734 to 1799.
- Author
- Stephen Bacchetta
- Date
- July 2026
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
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