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Start Over Collection Unidentified Law Firm Ledger, 1886-1893 Subjects Gilliam family.

Unidentified Law Firm Ledger, 1886-1893

Petersburg (Va.) Circuit Court

Ledger, 1886-1893, contains a chronological listing of business activities listed under either the name of the client or lawyer. Each entry includes date, type of transaction, and monies debited and credited. Transactions document fees paid for cases argued, travel expenses, and costs for attending court sessions. Included in the ledger is an expense account that details both professional and personal expenses. Entries document monies paid for business travel, office rent, theater tickets, clothing, Christmas presents, tobacco, insurance policies, books, lumber, and tuition and travel expenses for family members. Also included in the ledger is an entry for a farm account for 1891, which records taxes paid and purchases for livestock and seed.

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