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The collection documents the financial transactions of Richard Codman while he was living in Paris, France representing the firm of John & Richard Codman. The collection primarily consists of account books ("memoire des ouvrages"), bills, and some correspondence relating to the interior decoration and furnishing of his houses(s) in Paris. There is a folder, which contains genealogical information from a later relative of Richard Codman. Additionally, included in the collection is one letter, in English, from Richard Codman informing a family member of the death of their brother John Codman III in 1803. The letter details the division of John Codman's wealth among his living family members.