1837 blank tall account book from Louisville, KY

Hardcover. 12 x 8, leather backed buff boards, good with some rubbing, soil and wear to boards, probably 50 pp, not filled in, tabbed A-Z, signed by a James Rudd of Louisville, KY on the front cover and again on the flyleaf, dated (we think) 1837. The Rudd family papers are located at UKY and their website has the following information about him: Captain James Rudd was born June 13, 1789, and died May 8, 1867. As a young man in 1815, he volunteered for the War of 1812 and gained his official title of Captain. Captain Rudd moved to Louisville shortly after the war and eventually purchased large amounts of real estate, much of which he rented for income. In 1821, Captain Rudd married Nannie Phillips, and together they had thirteen children. Rudd suffered major financial losses in the crash of 1837 and later in a citywide fire. Despite these financial setbacks, Captain Rudd made many efforts to improve the city of Louisville, including helping with the planning and construction of a sewer system. He also represented Louisville in the state legislature, serving alongside two of his brothers: Dr. Christopher Rudd for Washington County, and Major Richard Rudd for Bardstown and Nelson Counties. Good. Item #H16803

Price: $50.00