Account book probably of George F. Davidson concerning the administration of Rufus Reid's estate for his minor heirs. Most entries relate to the renting of land and slaves. Day book, unascribed, documenting the settlement of debts, short descriptions of trips, and a recipe for Boston brown bread. Pocket memo book, unascribed, with brief entries describing purchases made, the weather, family and personal health, travel, and political events of the day. Pocket account book, unascribed, detailing purchases made for most of one year.
Items are chiefly staples and produce.
Torrence Smith Reid giving lists of blankets and clothes given to slaves, 1845- 1852, and a list of births of her daughters and sons and her marriage to Rufus Reid, 1855. Shelf List Series 1. Business and Legal Papers Box 1 Subseries 1.1. Family Papers Subseries 2.1.