A Guide to the John Robinson Business Records, 1813-1826
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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The Library of Virginia800 East Broad StreetRichmond, VA 23219
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Archives Reference ServicesEmail: archdesk@lva.virginia.govPhone: (804) 692-3888Web: www.lva.virginia.gov
- Restrictions:
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Collection is open to research.
- Terms of access:
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There are no restrictions.
- Preferred citation:
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John Robinson Business Records, 1813-1826. Local Government Records Collection, Rockbridge County Court Records, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.
Collection context
Summary
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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John Robinson Business Records, 1813-1826. Local Government Records Collection, Rockbridge County Court Records, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.
Background
- Scope and content:
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Account book, 1813-1826, of John Robinson, a blacksmith that records the accounts of individual customers. Information found in each entry includes name of customer, dates of transactions, services rendered, items sold, and the amount owed. Services rendered include shoeing horses and making, repairing, and sharpening farm tools. Items sold include nails, axes, rivets, tools, and whiskey.
- Biographical / historical:
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John Robinson was a blacksmith who conducted business in Rockbridge County, Virginia, during the early 19th century.
- Acquisition information:
- This item came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from Rockbridge County.
- Physical description:
- 1 vol. (86 p.)