Norwich, CT weaver Isaac Huntington recorded his business transactions in this ledger from 1732-1743. Entries under debtors indicate that he primarily wove cotton, linen, worsted wool, and all wool fabrics (probably from his own sheep since he also sold mutton). There is mention of plaid, striped linen, and combinations of worsted wool with cotton and linen with cotton, as well. He occasionally dyed fabrics. To supplement his income, Huntington drew copies of his weaving patterns, mended shoes, rented rooms, and offered his services as a Justice of the Peace, drawing up. deeds, wills, indentures, powers of attorney, bonds, and promissory notes. In exchange, Huntington bartered for food, tobacco, agricultural labor, farm animals, and clothing, or he received payment in cash. Several loose items such as a receipt for wheat, a record of labor, a record of debt, a promissory note, a statement of witness, and a subpeona were contained in the volume.
