Bound Ledger of the Hogsett Family 1850-1888

Location of collection:

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

University of Virginia

P.O. Box 400110

170 McCormick Rd

Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110

Contact for questions and access:

POC: Special Collections Public Services & Reference Staff

Email: scpubserv@virginia.edu

Phone: (434) 243-1776

Fax: (434) 924-4968

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Summary

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of a single bound ledger containing various accounts involving grain, lumber, repairs, and miscellaneous merchandise, ca. 1850-1888, probably belonging to David G. Hogsett. It also contains loose papers, ca. forty items, 1852-1888, and undated, all formerly enclosed within the ledger, pertaining to members of the Hogsett family, Augusta County, Virginia, including: accounts, articles of agreement, a memoranda book, a suit between Isabella Hogsett and William E. Hogsett, deeds, and receipts.

Acquisition information:

These materials were purchased by the University of Virginia Library from Heartwood Books of Charlottesville, Virginia, on February 17, 1997.

Physical description:

This collection consists of a single bound ledger containing various accounts involving grain, lumber, repairs, and miscellaneous merchandise.