The Counting House

July 2026

Where to Look

Where the research in these essays comes from, and how to get at it yourself.

Jul 30 • Paul G. Molé

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The Counting House No. 13 — Turning It Over

An update to last week's essay. I photographed the back of the 1778 bill of exchange, and Adrian Renaudel is not as obscure as I thought.

Jul 24 • Paul G. Molé

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The Counting House No. 12 — Not Worth a Continental

How the British counterfeited a currency out of existence, and why it took Benjamin Franklin to see the full picture.

Jul 23 • Paul G. Molé

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The Counting House No. 11 — In Search of Adrian Renaudel

A 1778 bill of exchange, a French lender, and the machinery that financed a revolution.

Jul 14 • Paul G. Molé

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June 2026

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March 2026

The Counting House No. 6 — Writing History Without a History Degree

Before the Storm — Post 5 of 5

Mar 18 • Paul G. Molé

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The Counting House No. 5 — What It's Worth, and What That Means

Before the Storm — Post 4 of 5

Mar 18 • Paul G. Molé

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The Counting House No. 4 — The Morning After the Mob

Before the Storm — Post 3 of 5

Mar 18 • Paul G. Molé

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