Guide to the James Patterson Ledger, 1815-1818 DAR.1937.13

Repository
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Title
James Patterson Ledger
Creator
Patterson, James
Collection Number
DAR.1937.13
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (1 oversize box)
Date
1815-1818
Abstract
This ledger was written by James Patterson, a tax collector for the Pittsburgh area in the early nineteenth century. The ledger documents quarterly taxes collected in and around Pittsburgh on various licenses and manufactured goods from 1815 to 1818.
Language
English .
Author
Angela Manella.
Publisher
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Address
University of Pittsburgh Library System
Archives & Special Collections
Website: library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections
Contact Us: www.library.pitt.edu/ask-archivist
URL: http://library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections

Scope and Content Notes

The ledger of James Patterson documents the taxes he collected in the seventeenth collecting district of Pennsylvania from 1815 to 1818. Patterson's collecting district included Pittsburgh and surrounding communities. The ledger records the name of the person paying tax and how much tax they were charged for various items. Patterson maintained quarterly statements for taxes collected on: carriages and harnesses, licenses to retailers, sales at auction, stamp paper, distilled spirits, and the manufacture of iron, nails, hats, umbrellas, paper, boots, beer, tobacco products, leather and precious metals. Perhaps most importantly, Patterson documents the taxes he collected for distilling equipment licenses; the ledger indicates a growth in the number of individuals distilling liquor over time. The ledger also records Patterson's deposits to the Pittsburgh branch of the Bank of Pennsylvania.

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Acquisition Information

Unknown.

Custodial History

This collection was located in the Darlington Memorial Library in the University's Cathedral of Learning until 2007 when it was moved to the ULS Archives Service Center for processing, storage, preservation and service. However, it remains in the custodianship of the ULS Special Collections Department.

Preferred Citation

James Patterson Ledger, 1815-1818, DAR.1937.13, Darlington Collection, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System

Previous Citation

James Patterson Ledger, 1815-1818, DAR.1937.13, Darlington Collection, Special Collections Department, University of Pittsburgh

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Angela Manella in July 2007.

Copyright

No copyright restrictions.

Subjects

    Personal Names

    • Patterson, James

    Geographic Names

    • Pittsburgh Region (Pa.) -- Genealogy
    • Allegheny County (Pa.)

    Occupations

    • Tax collectors

    Genres

    • Ledgers (Account books)

    Other Subjects

    • Taxation -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh Region -- Lists
    • Tax collection -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh Region -- Lists

Container List

James Patterson Ledger, September 30, 1815-March 31, 1818