Further information may be gained from ledgers which reflect the daily expenditures of men at the posts. The format and nature of information changed over the years. If the volume covers more than one year, arrangement is by year and then by district. At first, employees were listed in order of rank. From 1791 on, employees are listed in alphabetical order.
Earlier lists indicate only what an employee did, annual wage, and when contract expired.
The right-hand page was reserved for comments on character and ability, and sometimes intentions. Men with particular responsibility are identified with the position they held. May include detailed comments relating to where employees were stationed, date of promotion, and date of any leave granted by the Company.