Notes, Receipts, etc., 1873 - 1874

The Financials Series provides excellent opportunities for economic research. Overall, the series reflects the stable and robust financial position that the Capertons held in Madison County and the surrounding region. The Capertons were very good record keepers and the materials in this series confirm their attention to details. The series also demonstrates how involved they were in the local community and its apparent growth. The Financials Series contains numerous records that include, fee books, ledgers and account/pass books for Col. Caperton's banking interests, an impressive collection of notes and receipts, and numerous other financial materials that provide additional support when reconstructing the economic status of early 20th century Madison County elites. Boxes 17 thru 22 (Notes, Receipts, etc. Series) contain chronologically arranged notes, receipts and other financial materials. Due to their overall volume these five boxes make up the bulk of the Financial Series in the collection. Using the Notes, Receipts, etc. materials in conjunction with the check stubs subseries in the collection will provide the most complete financial picture for the Caperton family, and, to a lesser extent, the Phelps family. Receipts for everything from groceries and utilities to antique furniture purchases and automobile repairs are included. During reprocessing a severe mold and water damage issue was discovered which resulted in portions of the receipts being removed, however, the Notes, Receipts, etc. subseries is still an impressive collection of late 19th thru early 20th century economic evidence.