This collection of manuscript images dated from 1794 to 1832 includes a shop ledger, account book, and cipher book belonging to James Pine of Rye, New York.
Shop Ledger of James Pine
This title is dated from 1794 and is James Pine's shop ledger. Goods like rum, tobacco, and sugar are frequently mentioned.
Account Book of James Pine
This account book, while similar to the first, engages services rendered between 1829 and 1932, such as the cutting of timber and the laying and breaking of stone. These books mention other members of the Pine family and, of course, list clients.
Manuscript Cipher Book of James Pine
Cipher books were student-created textbooks for the study of arithmetic during a period in which published textbooks were not widely available. Each section is titled and begins with a question and explanation of the subject, followed by several examples problems. While this book is undated, it is likely belonging to early 19th century books of its kind.