John Moylan ledger

Abstract

The John Moylan ledger (dated 1792-1794; 0.1 cubic feet; 1 item) consists of business transactions fromn John Moylan's clothing and textile store in Lexington, Kentucky.

Descriptive Summary

Title
John Moylan ledger
Date
1792-1794 (inclusive)
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet
Subjects
Businessmen -- Kentucky.
Business records -- Kentucky.
Business records -- Kentucky -- Lexington
Business records -- Kentucky -- Fayette County.
Finding Aid Author
Courtney N. Murphy
Preferred Citation
2011ms042 : [identification of item], John Moylan ledger, 1792-1794, University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center.
Repository
University of Kentucky

Collection Overview

Biography / History
John Moylan was the son of a successful Irish merchant who immigrated to America along with many of his brothers. He established a textile and clothing business in Lexington, Kentucky in 1792. Moylan also served as a clothier to the Continental Army for numerous years, which eventually led him to close the store. After closing the store Moylan returned to Europe, where he later died in England.
Scope and Content
The John Moylan ledger (dated 1792-1794; 0.1 cubic feet; 1 item) consists of business transactions that took place in John Moylan's clothing and textile store in Lexington, Kentucky. Each patron had a page that lists items purchased as well as remaining balance owed. In most cases where a balance is owed the ledger indicates the date the balance is due. The writing is faded, but a few of the items still legible are hymn books, stationary, hats, blankets, and wine. Toward the back of the ledger, there are pages pertaining to a voyage to New Orleans; the items he purchased there to resell at his store in Lexington.

Restrictions on Access and Use

Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open to researchers by appointment.
Use Restrictions
The physical rights to the materials in this collection are held by the University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center.

Contents of the Collection

John Moylan ledger, 1792-1794

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