1766 Colonial Merchant Memorandum

1766 Colonial American Merchant Memorandum Account Hobnails Sprigs Jonathan Lane Original pre-Revolutionary business record with period accounting and trade references. DescriptionOffered is an original colonial American manuscript memorandum dated:October 7, 1766The document records a merchant purchasing order and business memorandum referencing period trade goods and hardware, including:One piece of cloth ("Huntums")HobnailsSprigs (small nails)Merchant/supplier Jonathan Lane The reverse is filled with contemporary accounting calculations in pounds, shillings, and pence, providing an excellent example of eighteenth-century bookkeeping and commercial practice. Please note: it is possible that the reverse is actually a colonial period school exercise. This manuscript dates to the decade preceding the American Revolution and represents authentic colonial business activity. Historical SignificanceDated 1766Colonial American manuscriptMerchant and trade historyOriginal accounting calculationsReferences building materials and textilesAttractive period handwritingExcellent Americana collectible ConditionOriginal manuscript on laid paper.Displays expected folds, edge losses, toning, staining, and handling wear consistent with age and use. Writing remains clear and legible. Please review photographs carefully for condition details.