Antique 1859 Handwritten Store Receipt Ledger - Tea Sugar Whiskey Brandy Bitters

Approximately 3.75" by 8" See pics for condition 

•  1859 handwritten general store ledger receipt dated August 18, 1859. This pre-Civil War manuscript document offers a fascinating glimpse into mid-19th-century commerce, listing everyday goods, medicinal items, and spirits along with their prices in period currency.

  Historical Details & Itemized Purchases

  • Date: August 18, 1859

  • Account Name: John Hurghson (or similar local family/customer name)

  • Line Items Listed:

    1. 1 lb Tea (.75)

    2. 4 lbs Sugar (.40)

    3. 1 lb [S&W] Soap / Goods (.72)

    4. 2 oz Peruvian Bark (.10) (Historical malarial/fever remedy containing quinine)

    5. 1 gal Whiskey (.50)

    6. 1 quart Brandy (2.00)

    7. 1 paper Bitters (.25)

  Condition Report

  • Type: Original ink on aged paper

  • Condition: Fair to Good for its age (165+ years old)

  • Wear Details: Tonal aging/yellowing throughout, light edge wear, and mild creasing/folds consistent with historical paper ephemera. Text remains legible and clear.