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A near-complete run of order books exists.\n","Prior to 2024, the various business records in this collection were originally described as individual records, but they have been consolidated into one large business record for the locality.","Encoded by C. Freed, October 2024\n","Additional Caroline County (Va.) records can be found on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. Consult  \"A Guide to Virginia County and City Records on Microfilm.\"","Caroline County is one of Virginia's Lost Records Localities. Additional Caroline County records may be found in the Virginia Lost Records Localities Digital Collection at the Library of Virginia. Search the  Lost Records Localities Digital Collection  available at Virginia Memory.","Caroline County (Va.) Business Records, 1802-1906, undated, are comprised of various records created by individuals and companies in pursuit of documenting business activities in and around Caroline County (Va.) 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Items sold include vinegar, fruit, coffee, clothing, farm tools, and meat.\n","Historical Information: : Solomon and Davidson Dry Goods and Notions was located in Baltimore, Maryland. Sigmund Solomon and R. C. Davidson were partners in the business.\n","Scope and Content: Solomon and Davidson Dry Goods and Notions Ledgers, 1885-1887, undated, records chronologically payments for goods received from other businesses. It also records the amount owed and paid by businesses and individuals to Solomon and Davidson Dry Goods and Notions. The store sold fabric, clothing, and small items used for sewing such as needles, pins, thread, and buttons.\n","Scope and Content: Unidentified Merchant Daybook, 1826-1830, notes a business conducted on a daily basis in Bowling Green, Virginia. This business is located in Caroline County. The volume records the name of the customer, merchandise purchased, and the amount owed or paid. 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