Series II: L.C. Sale General Merchandise Ledgers, 1902-1906

Extent:

2 volumes

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Historical Information:L. C. Sale General Merchandise was a general store owned by Lewis Cephas Sale located in Guinea, Virginia in Caroline County.

Scope and Content:: L. C. Sale General Merchandise Ledgers, 1902-1906, record the accounts of individual customers. Each account lists in chronological order items purchased, amount owed, and amount paid. Payments made by cash, barter such as hay and corn, or labor such as building a roof and hauling wood. Items sold include vinegar, fruit, coffee, clothing, farm tools, and meat.

Physical location:

State Records Center

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