Newspaper Cover Handmade Commonplace Book, June 4, 1809

1809. 8 pages of laid paper stitched in place between a portion of a newspaper page from 1809. Includes Bible verses and quotes, bills sent to Bridgeport Bank, Mohawk Bank and several to Manhattan Bank. This is followed by additional devotionals and banking notes. Articles on the covers include petitions of the New York state assembly, buildings to be sold or leased, want ads and advertising and a partial editorial on a letter written by John Adams. Measures 7" x 4 3/4