Barcode numbers 1123367: William E. Davis General Store Daybook 1831-1832

Scope and content:

Daybook, 1831 July-1832 May, records in chronological order the daily transactions of the Davis general store. Information recorded in the daybook includes date of transaction, name of customer, items purchased, quantity of items purchased, cost of transaction, and amount owed. Merchandise sold include cheese, alcoholic beverages (whisky, perry, rum, brandy), dry-goods, coffee, sugar, fur hats, knives, and almanacs. Information found in daybook was transferred to corresponding ledger.

Access and use

Location of collection:
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Archives Reference Services
Phone: (804) 692-3888