Series VII: Nickels and McConnell Ledger and Daybook, 1847-1850

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2 volumes

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Historical Information:Nickels and McConnell was a mercantile partnership that conducted business in Nickelsville, Scott County, Virginia between 1847 and 1849. The partnership was formed by Walter H. Nickels, his brother William Nickels, and George McConnell. 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. Avaible Digitially through the Chancery Records Index.

Nickels and McConnell Ledger and Daybook, 1847-1850, consist of a ledger, 1847-1850 and daybook, 1848-1849. The ledger records the accounts of individual customers. Each account lists transactions in chronological order. Information found in each entry includes date of transaction, style of transaction, and amount owed or paid. Most transactions contain the generic words "merchandise" or "sundry." The daybook records records transactions as they occurred on a daily basis at a mercantile business in Nickelsville, Virginia. Information found in each entry includes date of transaction, name of customer, items purchased, quantity of items purchased, form of payment, amount owed, and amount paid. Items sold include dry-goods, tools, food, umbrellas, tobacco, coffee, and clothing. A portion of the volume was used as a mathematics textbook.

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Library of Virginia

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