Series I: William Nickels Ledgers, 1850-1853

Extent:

4 volumes

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Historical Information:William Nickels operated a mercantile business in Pattonsville, Scott County, Virginia during the early 1850's. These volumes were used as exhibits in the chancery cause Walter H. Nickels versus William Nickels, heard in the Circuit Court of Scott County.

Also see: Scott County Chancery Cause, Walter H. Nickels versus William Nickels, 1859-014. Available Digitially through the Chancery Records Index.

William Nickels Ledgers, 1850-1853, record the individual accounts of customers. Each account lists transactions in chronological order. Information found in ledgers include date of transaction, items purchased, quantity of items purchased, form of payment, amount owed, and amount paid. Items sold include dry-goods, tools, food, shoes, tobacco, coffee, and clothing. Forms of payments include cash, credit, labor, and barter.

Physical location:

Library of Virginia

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