This collection contains a home expense ledger and two papers relating to the sale of personal effects. The expense ledger is hand-stapled and stitched, encased in a stiff leather cover, and contains fifty-four leaves written on with small script. The contents of the ledger are household accounts from 1825 to 1833 (listing date, item, and price), mostly for food stuffs such as meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, and spices.

The two papers are lists of effects sold to D.H. Cole. Originally, they were found folded and tucked into the ledger. The larger piece lists books and pamphlets for sale and is dated September 5, 1832; listed books include Shakespeare and Webster’s Dictionary. The backside of the paper lists maps for sale, to be sold in lots of five or six. The smaller paper features household effects to be sold; the list runs onto the back of the page. Dated 1832, this lists includes items such as a shovel, table, boxes, and more maps.