One hundred fifty years ago, on January 26, 1864, Camden merchant John Brown takes care of business: Tuesday 26: I am giving careful attention to my domestic matters - sell some butter $3.00 per lb. Ducks for $3.00 Eggs for same per doz. I am acting on the principle that altho everything is in jeopardy, the right way is to use all our exertions, honestly to provide and strictly to husband all the means in our power for the support of our families, and in case of need to help other cases of necessity. The prospect of losing all should only cause us to be more careful and turn even the small means that are available to the best account - Our currency has nearly played out - I was pleased to get $30. in Gold the other day for $300. in Confederate. I am pushing the spinning as much as practicable and have almost ceased cooking in order to avoid interrupting its progress.
Posted on: Sun, 26 Jan 2014 11:15:00 +0000