A Guide to the R.H. Figgat Account Book, 1847-1851
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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The Library of Virginia800 East Broad StreetRichmond, VA 23219
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Archives Reference ServicesEmail: archdesk@lva.virginia.govPhone: (804) 692-3888Web: www.lva.virginia.gov
Collection context
Summary
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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Account book, 1847-1851, of R.H. Figgat, a wheelwright, that records the accounts of individual customers. Information found in each entry includes name of customer, dates of transactions, services rendered, items sold, and the amount owed and paid. Services rendered include repairing wagons and wagon parts, painting carriage bodies, and designing and sharpening farm tools. Payments made by cash, credit, labor, and barter of items such as beef, corn, and wood
- Biographical / historical:
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R.H. Figgat was a wheelwright who conducted business in Rockbridge County, Virginia, during the mid-19th century.
- Acquisition information:
- This item came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from Rockbridge County.
- Physical description:
- 1 volume (147 p.)