Series VI: Elbert Mosby Tavern Account Books, 1837-1839

Extent:

2 volumes

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Historical Information:Elbert Mosby owned a tavern that conducted business in Powhatan County, Virginia, during the early 19th century.

Scope and Content:Two account books, 1837-1839, of a tavern owned by Elbert Mosby that record the individual accounts of customers. Each account lists transactions in chronological order. Information found in each entry includes date of transaction, form of transactions, amount owed, form of payment, and amount paid. Transactions include renting rooms, serving meals, selling drinks, renting buggies, renting stables for horses, and feeding horses. Payments made by cash and credit. The account books also record lists of individuals who attended drinking and dinner events held at the tavern. Information found includes name of individual and if they paid the attendance fee. One volume includes an index that lists names of customers in alphabetical order and page number of customer's account.

Physical location:

Library of Virginia

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