#223 • R. E. Roberts Co. Inc. Oyster Business Purchase Journal Ledger

Part of Bill Hight: Lord Mott (timed auction by Walnut Hill Auctions)

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Bidding closes Oct 28, 2026 7:46 PM EDT

R. E. Roberts Co. Inc. purchase and general journal ledger book produced by Boorum & Pease as Standard Columnar Book No. 25 with Manhattan Ledger rag content paper. The volume contains handwritten 1944 accounting entries for the oyster business based in Maryland (Maryland Beauty brand of raw oysters) and Virginia (Remlik Oyster Co,). This ledger documents expenses and operations including oysters bought, plant costs, machinery, wages, ice, truck expenses, and boat expenses.