{"product_id":"early-19th-century-financial-accounting-manuscript-addressed-to-the-hon-george-read-new-castle-delaware","title":"1805-1820 Financial Accounting Manuscript Addressed to \"The Hon. George Read,\" New Castle, Delaware","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2674\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOriginal manuscript accounting sheet filled with extensive contemporary financial calculations, interest computations, and ledger figures, addressed to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2619\" data-end=\"2645\"\u003e\"The Hon. George Read\"\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2673\"\u003eNew Castle, Delaware\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2991\"\u003eThe document contains numerous handwritten columns of figures, percentage calculations, and balancing entries typical of early American merchant, banking, or estate accounting practices. Such working financial manuscripts provide an excellent glimpse into the bookkeeping methods employed during the early Republic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2993\" data-end=\"3300\"\u003eAddressed prominently across the center to \u003cstrong data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3060\"\u003eThe Hon. George Read\u003c\/strong\u003e, the manuscript offers an intriguing connection to one of Delaware's most distinguished political families. Additional research may identify the specific recipient and the underlying financial transaction represented by these calculations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3302\" data-end=\"3444\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3302\" data-end=\"3316\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original laid paper with expected folds, scattered edge wear, one area of paper loss, and strong manuscript entries throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3446\" data-end=\"3612\"\u003eAn appealing piece of early American financial history, ideal for collectors of merchant manuscripts, banking records, Delaware history, and Early Republic documents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"810\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe large central inscription strongly suggests the document was prepared for or submitted to \u003cstrong data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"442\"\u003eGeorge Read of New Castle, Delaware\u003c\/strong\u003e. Based on the handwriting and accounting style, it likely dates to \u003cstrong data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"529\"\u003ecirca 1805–1820\u003c\/strong\u003e, though the exact date is difficult to determine from this side alone. There are several notations that appear to reference interest calculations (e.g., percentages such as \"6%\" and numerous columns of figures), suggesting it was used to reconcile accounts, debts, or investments.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003eOne important question is \u003cstrong data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"859\"\u003ewhich George Read\u003c\/strong\u003e this is. If the recipient is \u003cstrong data-start=\"889\" data-end=\"919\"\u003eGeorge Read II (1765–1836)\u003c\/strong\u003e—the son of the signer of the Declaration of Independence—then the document has collectible appeal because of its association with one of Delaware's leading political families. If it can be proven to relate directly to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003eGeorge Read, signer of the Declaration (1733–1798)\u003c\/strong\u003e, that would be extraordinary; however, the handwriting and apparent dating seem later than his lifetime, making that unlikely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"16e5qng\" data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003eIdentification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003eDocument:\u003c\/strong\u003e Merchant's financial accounting sheet \/ statement of account\u003cbr data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1805–1820 (estimated)\u003cbr data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003eAddressed to:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The Hon. George Read,\" New Castle, Delaware\u003cbr data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1591\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manuscript accounting sheet with extensive financial calculations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1uef3h1\" data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fetwmh\" data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003eOriginal laid paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fcz5gr\" data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003eHeavy contemporary manuscript calculations throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1l7oygg\" data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003eCentral paper loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rzra0k\" data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eEdge losses and trimming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wmwu3x\" data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003eOriginal folds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qzloph\" data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003eGood overall legibility despite wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Signature Documents LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52594820153626,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2221\/0931\/files\/IMG_1833.jpg?v=1785165629","url":"https:\/\/princetonaudubonprints.com\/products\/early-19th-century-financial-accounting-manuscript-addressed-to-the-hon-george-read-new-castle-delaware","provider":"Signature Documents LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}