Extra Credit Questions

[RJNorton]

Guesses are all over the place on this, and I think I shall just give the answer. My source for this is a 1973 research publication entitled "Historical and Architectural Archeological Research at the Surratt Dwelling House-Tavern Clinton, Maryland."

Until the fall of 1855 a one night's stay at the Surratt Tavern was 18.75 cents. But, at that time, the cost for one night's lodging was raised to 25 cents. The paper lists a lot of the various charges at the tavern. For example, one could purchase a quart of whiskey for 25 cents or 50 cents depending on the quality.

Between February 16, 1854, and May 5, 1860, one man named David Barry purchased 926 cigars at the tavern!