Barcode Number 1128739: Daybook of the Manakin Iron Works, 1847-1848

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The daybook of the Manakin Iron Works recorded the business transactions Richmond, Virginia, as they occurred daily. The volume was perhaps maintained by Groves, James, and Company, an agent in Richmond for the iron works. Information found in entries includes name of customer, date of transaction, items purchased, quantity of items purchased, cost of each item, form of payment, expenses paid, and total amount owed or paid. Nails were the main item sold by the iron works. The company's expenses include charcoal, tolls, advertising, hauling goods, and labor. The page numbers found in entries correspond with page numbers found in the Ledger of the Manakin Iron Works, 1847-1848.

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