Consists of two account books that record debits and credits accrued by Akin from 1771 to 1825, although the bulk of the entries have dates ranging from 1776 to 1800. The first volume covers his activities from 1771 to 1784. It was used as a daybook in 1775 and 1776 and from 1779 to 1784 with miscellaneous transactions noted for the other years. The later set of daybook listings correspond to ledger entries in the second volume, kept from 1776 until 1828. Both volumes document Akin's work as a house framer, shingle maker, loom builder, white washer, ship carpenter, repairer of plows, and maker of many forms of furniture, including bedsteads, chests, tables, chairs, bread troughs, cupboards, trundle beds, sink bottoms, curtain rails, etc. Whatever was needed that required a person who would and could work with wood, Akin seems to have had the abilities toperform the job. His business records note dealings with joiner Ebenezer Allen as well as blacksmiths, shoemakers, coopers, masons, and tanners. He also notes amounts owed to him for days of labor for someone he hired out named Elnathan. In return for his labor, Akin received such things as farm produce, candles, wool, cloth, leather, timber, nails, earthenware, etc. Also featured are a recipe for cement and instructions on the care of tools.
