Purchasing paper and bills of lading in Newport

Ayrault, Stephen

Autograph document signed, being a statement of account between Stephen Ayrault and N. Marks

Newport: March 10, 1749/50. Approx. 5¾" x 6¼", previous folds, modest stain; very good. Stephen Ayrault (1709-1794), a merchant of Newport, is purchasing over a six-month period, June 23, 1749 to January 11, 1750, one quire of "Cattridge paper," "post paper," "prayer books," "6 Shts. bills [of] lading," and "Lead," for £6.16.7½ ("errors excepted") from N. Marks. Docketed and signed by both on the verso. Each of the four lines of purchases with dates and prices affixed. Item #56550

Price: $400.00