James R. Atwill and Brother Daybook, 1833-1834

Access and use

Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Archives Reference Services
Phone: (804) 692-3888
Restrictions:

Collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

James R. Atwill and Brother Daybook, 1833-1834. Local Government Records Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Summary

Language:
English
Preferred citation:

James R. Atwill and Brother Daybook, 1833-1834. Local Government Records Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

Daybook, 1833-1834, of James R. Atwill and Brother, a tavern, that records transactions in chronological order. Information found in each entry includes name of customer, form of transaction, amount owed, form of payment, and amount paid. Transactions include room and board, meals, drinks, and horsefeed. Drinks sold include grog, toddy, whiskey, brandy, wine, cider, and julep. Payments made by cash and barter of items such as lamb.

Biographical / historical:

James R. Atwill and Brother was a tavern owned by James R. Atwill and his brother John L. Atwill that conducted business during the early nineteenth century in Westmoreland Court House, Virginia.

Acquisition information:
This item came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from Westmoreland County.
Physical description:
1 vol. (266 p.)