Accounting of the expenses incurred for the renovations of "Jiang" family house. One of four copies made for four brothers. It listed the parts repaired and the cost accordingly. Three relatives were witnesses of the creation of this expense report in addition to one person who wrote it., 1727
Scope and Content Note
This collection contains eight manuscripts written in Chinese. Two manuscripts deal with auspicious days: one to build a home called Cheng Huai Chun Tang (1866), one for thirty-two activities of daily life such as drilling a well or making vinegar (circa 1900). Three deal with construction: expenses to renovate a home (1727), expenses to build a kitchen (1884), account to construct a home (1803 and 1851). One is a day book for a merchant (1819-1820). One is a guide to feng shui and the positioning of gravesites (1933). One is a book of calculations for the practicing of geometry and algebra (circa 1900).
Dates
- Creation: 1727
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.5 linear feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Phillips Library Repository