Accounts of Moore, Robinson & Co 1813-1884

Location of collection:

University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.

Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

University of Virginia

P.O. Box 400110

160 McCormick Rd

Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110

Contact for questions and access:

POC: Brenda Gunn

Email: bg9ba@virginia.edu

Phone: (434) 924-1037

Phone: (434) 243-1776

Fax: (434) 924-4968

Web: library.virginia.edu/special-collections

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Summary

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

All but one of these ledgers seem to have belonged to the Robinson family. Primarily, they contain the accounts of John W. Robinson and his son, John B. Robinson, who operated a farm, "Gwynfield," and a general store at Centre Cross in Essex County, Virginia, as well as the administration of the estate of J. W. Robinson by his sons, J. B. Robinson, and by Harry Clay Robinson, of "River Vew," also located in Essex County. Of particular interest is the family record contained in the Farm Book (item 13). There are scattered references to African Americans throughout the set.

Acquisition information:

Gift, Essex County Court House, 1931.

Physical description:

12 volumes.