This 8" x 12 1/2" ledger page from "Lane and Cutter's Journal" was completely handwritten in February of 1800. The paper itself is thick and supple, and toned to an attractive cream color. The Twenty-Second Report of the Record Commissioners of Boston: United States Direct Tax of 1798 lists Lane and Cutter as the occupants and co-owners (along with John Sweetser) of store number 62 on Long Wharf in Boston.  Long Wharf still exists in Boston, though it is mostly occupied by the Marriott Hotel now.

The name Ammi Cutter, Jr, appears quite often in this ledger, although not on this particular page.  I don't know if this is the same Ammi Cutter (1735-1819) who was surgeon for Roger's Rangers in the late 1750's and then physician-general of the Eastern Department for a period during the Revolutionary War. He was a delegate to the New Hampshire constitutional convention and president of the New Hampshire Medical Society for many years.  The name of Isaac Lane, probably the other partner, does appear on this page. 

The beautiful calligraphy and interesting detailed accounts of an 18th century American business make this document a nice example of early Americana, fine for framing!  A nice variety of items and services are listed on the document as well as more than a dozen customer names.  A few examples:  Mrs. Bacon bought a pair of Morocco Shoes; Zachariah Shed bought sugar and bricks; Zachariah Shed was reimbursed for $5 paid to Colonel Cutts; Moody Whiting, John Hobbs, Leonard Bryant, and ten others purchased rum in quantities ranging from one pint to 34 gallons. 

I've included a scan of the interesting "Title Page" of the journal, but it is not included with the page being offered here.

Condition is excellent with toning slightly darker at the edges and a slightly uneven binding edge.  Overall, this is a fine example of a document more than two centuries old. 

Buyer to pay $4.00 toward shipping of this attractive piece of Boston history. Insurance or international would be extra. I package carefully and am happy to combine shipments whenever possible to reduce your costs.  Authenticity and buyer satisfaction always guaranteed.        

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