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Box BW 17

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William T. King business journal (Grocer)

 Collection — Box: BW 17 , Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 14778
Scope and Contents William T. King (Grocer) business journal, 1859-1861, 0.03 cubic feet, contains record consignments, purchases from wholesalers, and shipments to other cities via the Virginia Central, Richmond and Danville, and Richmond, Frederick and Potomac railroads, Baltimore "boats" and New York steamers. Additional expenses recorded include gas, water, family, servants, insurance, licenses, advertising, and state and city taxes. In April, June and July, 1861, he notes the purchase of a pistol and two...
Dates: 1859-1861