A genuine, rare piece of Scottish history from three centuries ago. Dating directly from 1720 to 1721, this large original manuscript document measures 32 x 21 cm and preserves a fascinating handwritten financial ledger and signed discharge receipt.
 
Issued to the Earl of Wigtown (John Fleming, 6th Earl), this detailed household and estate account tracks goods supplied by Robert Means under the oversight of estate manager Mr. Colquhoun ("Cohoron").
 
What the document details:
Textiles & Clothing: Supplies of coarse linen (harn) for workmen's frocks and wool fabric (drogot).
 
Estate & Agricultural Hardware: Quantities of iron for bed rods, saddle horses, and horse-shoeing, alongside hardware for local masons.
 
Provisions: Records of corn, grain, and butter distributed to workers and workhorses.
 
The Sign-Off: On the reverse, dated January 29, 1721, Robert Means has boldly signed his name in period ink to formally discharge the Earl of Wigtown of the total sum of £52-11-02.
 
Condition:
Authentic antique condition on original laid paper with period folds, light toning, and minor edge chipping appropriate for a working document of this age. The ink remains dark, legible, and striking.
 
A magnificent artifact for collectors of early Scottish ephemera, antiquarian documents, or framing and display in a study or library.