Valentine White, Receipt book, 1781

Location of collection:

Library of Virginia

The Library of Virginia

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Richmond, VA 23219

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POC: Archives Reference Services

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Restrictions:

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Preferred citation:

Valentine White. Receipt book, 1781. Accession 22527, Business records collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Summary

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Valentine White. Receipt book, 1781. Accession 22527, Business records collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

Receipt book, 1781, kept by Valentine White while transporting public hemp from Virginia to Philadelphia (Pa.) and includes receipts for money paid by White to individuals for lodging, provision, etc. Individuals signing receipts resided in Albemarle, Augusta, Botetourt, Orange, and Rockbridge Counties, Virginia.

Biographical / historical:

Valentine White served at various times at deputy sheriff in Augusta County, Virginia, and tax commissioner and constable in Bath County, Virginia, after the Revolutionary War.

Acquisition information:

Donor information unavailable.

Physical location:

Business records collection, Acc. 22527

Physical description:

1 volume (42 pages)