Smith, Huie, and Alexander Daybook, 1791-1794

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Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
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POC: Archives Reference Services
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Preferred citation:

Smith, Huie, and Alexander Daybook, 1791-1794. Local government records collection, Prince William County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Summary

Creator:
Prince William County (Va.) Circuit Court
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Smith, Huie, and Alexander Daybook, 1791-1794. Local government records collection, Prince William County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Background

Scope and content:

Smith, Huie, and Alexander Daybook covers a period from 1 September 1791 to 4 February 1794. The company operated mercantile businesses in Dumfries and Georgetown. This daybook records transactions of the Dumfries store. Except for some substantial transfers of tobacco, noted with their hogshead marks, entries are of a general nature, noting types of goods purchased (predominantly dry goods) and their cost. Forms of payment include barter, cash, and credit. Includes a subscription to the Virginia Gazette, and lists an account for the George Town Store.

Biographical / historical:

The Smith, Huie, and Alexander Company operated out of Dumfries, the oldest town in Prince William County, and a regional center for the shipment, storage, and inspection of tobacco.

Prince William County was named for William Augustus, duke of Cumberland and third son of George II. It was formed from Stafford and King George counties in 1730.

Many pre-Civil War records were lost, destroyed, or stolen by Union troops in 1863 during the Civil War. Sixteen deed books and five will books are missing.

Acquisition information:
Microfilm Reel 91 was generated by the Virginia State Library (now the Library of Virginia) from original volume lent to the archives branch by the Kenmore Association, Inc. (now the George Washington's Fredericksburg Foundation.) The volume was lent under accession number 32846.
Physical location:
Library of Virginia
Physical description:
1 microfilm reel