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Printers--Virginia--19th century

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

John B. Colin Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. 39.2 C70
Scope and Contents

Papers of John B. Colin, Richmond, Va., a printer. Correspondents include Elijah Fletcher (release of a deed of trust and trying to procure red ink), Richard H. Toler (difficult business conditions in Lynchburg, Va.), and Maria Shepherd (concern that her [son ?] Samuel will go to the California gold mines). Includes bill for typeface received by Shepherd & Colin.

Dates: 1816-1852

Invoice from Torsch and Rea Engravers (Baltimore, Md.)

 Collection
Identifier: SC 00163
Scope and Contents

Invoice from Torsch & Rea, printers in Baltimore, Maryland, to Jno. F. Allen & Co., for 10 "Wett Back" tobacco labels.  1869.

Dates: 1869 August 20