11 pp. handwritten in ink, in a larger notebook, covering accounts and expenses of the Barque John Potter, including the original purchase of the ship ($1,550), supplies necessary for outfitting, harbor fees, labor, etc. Plus 36 receipts, primarily from May 1850, some later, for various supplies, etc. The notebook is 8x6½, illustrated wrappers.

Unique and exceptional account book detailing the expenses and hence the activities necessary to get a sailing ship ready for a voyage, and datails of subsequent expenses while at far-flung ports. The captain of the John Potter was D.C. Mitchell, and he was apparently financed by a Dr. Benjamin A. Mitchell. In addition to the original purchase price of the barque, the accounts include purchase of such necessities as "Six barrels Beef 45.00; Twenty-three barrels Pork @ $10.½, 232.87½;...One dozen Knives & forks 2.00...two bottles mustard...6 gals. paint oil...Harbour Masters dues...One Emigrant cooking stove $50.00..." etc. etc.