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Ledger, 1871-1887

 File — Box: 1, Volume: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Ledgers, 1871-1887 and diary 1898-1900 of the Duval family of Chesterfield and Henrico Counties, Virginia.

One ledger (item 1), 1871-1872 contains accounts for different customers for items like sugar, flour,  candles, vinegar, etc., as well as cash accounts and a store inventory in the back of the volumes.

The ledger for 1886-1887 (item 2) also contains a personal diary for the years 1898-1900 with very detailed entries. The ledger entries are summarized accounts with individuals from other ledgers and do not specify what the payments were made for.

The ledger covering 1881-1890 (item 3) contains mostly 'amounts paid out' by B.J. Duval, listing individuals and the their wages for work at the mill. Other entries are amounts received from mill by B.J. Duval.

Dates

  • Creation: 1871-1887

Conditions Governing Access:

Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.50 Cubic Feet (Confirm box profiles and locations.)

Language

English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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