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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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 rest of the journal consists of birth and death dates for the Louderback and Holtz families of Page County, Virginia. Also included in the journal are local newspaper articles from Page County and Rockingham County, Virginia.

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.

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.