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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 rifles. There are also entries about Civil War news.

Dates

  • Creation: 1859-1861

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Extent

0.03 Cubic Feet (One folder in letter document box BW 17.)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was a purchase from Crown Collectibles by the Small Special Collections Library at the University of Virginia.

Title
William T. King business journal
Author
Ellen Welch
Date
3/14/18
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Repository

Contact:
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States