Series III: Waskey Mills Account Book, 1840-1847

Extent:

1 volume

Scope and content:

Historical Information:Waskey Mills conducted business in Botetourt County during the early 19th century.

Scope and Content:Waskey Mills Account Book, 1840-1847, records the accounts of individual customers. Each account lists transactions in chronological order. Each entry records date of transaction, services rendered, quantity of oats, bran, flour, etc., processed, type of grain processed, amount owed, date of payment, form of payment, and amount paid. The mill processed bran, oats, flour, coffee, wheat, and shorts. Forms of payment include barter, labor, cash, and credit. Volume includes an index that lists in alphabetical order the names of customers and the page numbers where their accounts can be found.

Physical location:

State Records Center

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