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Journal, 1854-1856, and daybook, 1856-1857, of Hibble and Stubbs, merchants, at Cappahosic, Gloucester County, Va.

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Journal, 1825-1834, of Horatio Alden, merchant, of Augusta [Maine ?] and Hartford, Connecticut. which also has entries concerning his estate.

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Journals, 1844-1847, and day book, 1846-1847, of Hughes, Stubbs & Co., merchants, at Stubbs, Gloucester County, Va.

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Journal and ledger, 1879-1880, of J. C. Fitzhugh and Co., merchants, of Springville [Tazewell County] Va.

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Journal, 1801-1810, of James Bailey, leather goods dealer, Lexington, Virginia.

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Journal, 1873-1875, of John C. Shields, merchant, of Riverside [Rockbridge County], Va. which includes receipts and newspaper clippings.

Scope and Contents This journal contains John P. Louderback's first-hand account of the First Battle of Manassas (or Bull Run) during the American Civil War. John Louderback served in the 10th Virginia Infantry, most likely Company I (Page Volunteers), although his company could not be verified. The 10th Virginia Infantry was part of the 4th Brigade of the Armies of the Shenandoah. This brigade participated towards the end of the First battle of Manassas (or Bull Run).  The account is only five pages while the...

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Journal, 1856-1857, of John Rufus Smith, merchant, of Mill Creek, Berkeley County, Va. [W. Va.] which also includes a list, 1862, of losses sustained to farmlands and timber due to damage by the Confederate Army; and the journal, 1865-1878, of Daniel Wright which contains accounts with the Confederate States and a record of wheat threshed by the Confederate Army.

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Journal, 1833-1836, of John S. Gallaher, newspaper publisher, of Charles Town, Jefferson County, Va. [W.Va.].  Includes accounts for advertising in the newspaper.  Topics range from lost horses to chancery notices.

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Journals, 1857-1861, of Josiah G. Low, merchants, at Gainesville Depot, Prince William County, Va.

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Journal (account book), 1840-1844 of Captain Jacob M. Kirby for the sloop Andrew Jackson, a merchant ship that operated along the New Jersey and New York coast.

The journal lists names of laborers and tradesman, expenses, freight, and wharfs. For a more detailed description and listing of names and location, provided by the seller, see folder link below.

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Journal, 1834, of an unidentified merchant of Lexington, Va.

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Journal, 1858-1862. of M. J. Meyerhoeffer, Meyerhoeffer's Store, Rockingham County, Va.

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Journal, 1849-1867, of Mary Hart Rochelle Land, widow of Nathaniel Drew Land, "Montress Farm" Littleton, Sussex County, Va.

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Journal, 1857-1868, of an unidentified merchant, in or in the vicinity of Grayson County, Va.

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Journal, 1866-1867, of an unidentified merchant in the [Shenandoah Valley, Va. ?] which was entered in a book of printed forms for military reports of military companies of the Confederate States Army.

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Journal, 1801-1802, of an unidentified merchant.

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Journal, 1843-1845, of A. Miley, merchant of Saumsville, Shenandoah County, Va.

Scope and Contents Collection contains account journals, some papers and other items of James M. Nicolson, a general merchant in Gloucester County, Virginia (1802-1869), an account book kept by Nicolson and Capt. John L. Hibble as Assistant Quarter Masters of the 26th Virginia Regiment, 1861-1864 (discusses slaves labors); a letter book of H. Yeatman & Co., merchants of Gloucester Court House, 1869-1870, which also contains some of Nicolson's correspondence; and ledger accounts, 1892-1899, for farming at...

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Journal documenting in great detail activities like conventions, receptions, and other programs, for the 27th District of the Order of the Eastern Star, New York (State) for the years 1911-1939. Also includes printed copies of 25 programs for events hosted by the masonic organization and information on grand matrons from 1892-1913.

Scope and Contents Papers of British Engineer Otto A. Bley, consisting of a manuscript volume (77 pp.), 1898-1902, and 31 letters and certificates, 1892-1902. The manuscript volume served both as diary and account book and  pertains to mining exploits in Oregon and Washington State, documenting also the preceding journey across the Prairies to Calgary, then to Banff and Lake Louise and finally to the mines. The letters and certificates provide details of Bley's employment and service on numerous vessels in the...

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Journal, 1848-1851, of Philip A. Machir, merchant of Strasburg, Shenandoah County, Va.

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Journal, 1895-1905, of Samuel Mill and the Rapp[ahannoc]k W. Mills Co., merchants, probably in Rappahannock County, Va.

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Journal (account book) of Matthew Read, merchant of Staunton, Va.

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Journal, 1838, of an unidentified merchant at Reedsville, [Northumberland Co., Va.]