Town Treasurer’s Ledger       

The Town Treasurer’s Ledger documents every official transaction between townspeople and the municipal government in Groton during the American Revolution, providing an intimate look into town happenings outside of military activities. It features many familiar names such as Dr. Oliver Prescott, who was paid many times for treating the families of Groton, and Samuel Dana, who received a salary of 42 pounds in 1768. According to the Bank of England, 42 pounds would be worth over 6,200 pounds today!