Rare 1834 Canton Mississippi Handwritten Manuscript Ledger Receipt Madison Co MS For Sale

This listing is for an authentic, original 1834 handwritten commercial ledger and remittance receipt originating from Canton, Mississippi. This document carries notable local historical significance, as 1834 marks the exact year Canton was officially incorporated and established as the seat of Madison County. This piece represents a unique artifact from the town's first months of existence.The document is a single-sheet tally tracking mercantile business costs from May and June of 1834. It features highly detailed, legible script outlining charges for freight, drayage, and storage. Specific cargo entries include hogsheads, barrels of oil, and candles.The bottom of the document includes a prominent handwritten remittance note that reads: "Remitted you W. D. Ligan's draft on Lish & Harrison for $158.36 due the 15 June... Canton June 24, /34". This provides excellent genealogical and historical data regarding early merchant families and businesses active in the region during the early Jacksonian era.

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