1850 in Acton, Massachusetts. The Tuttle family, one of the oldest families in Acton, was prominent in business and civic affairs for generations. His father owned a dry goods in the center of Acton for much of the nineteenth century. James and his wife, Florence, lived on a farm in the town of his birth for almost sixty years. Collection consists of six volumes pertaining to Tuttle Farm, Acton, Massachusetts.
Most volumes contain list of income or expenses with no mention of individual or corporate names.
Entries are chronological by month with itemized expenses and income in separate columns. Included is date, description of item or service, dollar amount of income or expense. Names mentioned usually include last name with first initial. Cash book which includes principal, entries by month with expenses on left hand page and income on right hand page. Each page includes type of goods or service purchased or sold and amount.