Series IX: John McDowell Ledger No. 3, 1873-1875

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1 volume

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Historical Information:John McDowell operated a general store in Botetourt County in the late 19th century.

Scope and Content:John McDowell Ledger No. 3, 1873-1875, records in chronological order individual customer accounts of both whites and African Americans as well as companies. Merchandise sold included cotton, coffee, nails, shoes, food, fresh produce such as black berries and corn, wood, textiles and dried apples. The volume contains columns for credit and amounts due. Payments were made either in cash or bartered goods such as seeds, turkeys, bacon or butter. Cash payments are noted and there are numerous notations referring to an unknown Ledger No. 4. The volume contains an index that lists in alphabetical order the names of individual customers and companies and the page numbers where their accounts can be found.

Physical location:

State Records Center

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