Looks about like my hand writing, maybe better.
I agree with Mr. Beach's interpretation.
I am curious about the time frame of this ledger. Remember that terminology was different back in the day. Cursive was the norm. Heak they are not even teaching it in school anymore these days.
The old boys used alot of different terms. For example ever look at chemicals from that time or a chemical receipt written back then. They called stuff by common names or made up names but very rarely by the elemental table listing.
There was probably some gun jargon/ slang that these guys used as well.
IMO looking back at these ledgers and books and personal memiors is some really great fun. It is a puzzle sometimes but once you break the code you really can learn some stuff.
But I can also get Mr Bishops frustation. My hat is off to you sir and thank you for all of you hard work with the letters.
John
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