King, William T., business journalWilliam T. King business journal MSS 14778Ellen WelchAlbert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

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Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections LibraryP.O. Box 400110University of VirginiaCharlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110URL:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2026-03-05 17:50:59 +0000.EnglishDescribing Archives: A Content Standard Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library William T. King business journal (Grocer) MSS 14778 Archival Resource Key Previous Archival Resource Key /repositories/3/resources/609 0.03 Cubic Feet One folder in letter document box BW 17. 1859-1861 English BW 17 1 Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

 Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was a purchase from Crown Collectibles by the Small Special Collections Library at the University of Virginia.

 Preferred Citation

MSS 14778, William T. King business journal, Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia.

 Scope and Contents

William T. King (Grocer) business journal, 1859-1861, 0.03 cubic feet, contains record consignments, purchases from wholesalers, and shipments to other cities via the Virginia Central, Richmond and Danville, and Richmond, Frederick and Potomac railroads, Baltimore "boats" and New York steamers. Additional expenses recorded include gas, water, family, servants, insurance, licenses, advertising, and state and city taxes. In April, June and July, 1861, he notes the purchase of a pistol and two rifles. There are also entries about Civil War news.