Armistead and McAshan Ledger, 1836-1838

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

Summary

Creator:
Cumberland County (Va.). Circuit Court
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Armistead and McAshan Ledger, 1836-1838, records the accounts of individual customers. Each account lists transactions in chronological order and the amount owed and paid. Ledger does not list the names of items purchased, rather it used the general term "merchandise". Ledger also records the company's controlling accounts such as wheat account, flour account, crop tobacco account, and cash account.

Biographical / historical:

Armistead and McAshan conducted business in Cumberland County during the early 19th century.

Cumberland County was named for William Augustus, duke of Cumberland, third son of King George II. It was formed from Goochland County in 1749. The county seat is Cumberland.

Acquisition information:
This item came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers from Cumberland County.
Physical location:
State Records Center - Archives Annex, Library of Virginia
Physical description:
1 v. (274 p.)