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The business letters of the Luray Lime Company were from companies with whom Luray Lime Company conducted business. Information found in letters relates to debts owed by or to Luray Lime Company and the selling, shipping, condition, and pricing of the company's lime. Collection includes miscellaneous account records, 1894-1896, of debts owed by customers of Luray Lime Company.

The minute book recorded the meetings of the company's board of directors. Information found in the minutes includes date and time of meetings, lists of officers, elections of officers, decisions made by the board of directors regarding the acceptance or rejection of loans sought by customers, and other miscellaneous activities of the company.

The daybook recorded in chronological order the daily transactions of the unidentified business. Information recorded in the daybook includes date of transaction, name of customer, type of transaction, cost of transaction, form of payment, and amount owed or paid. Transactions include payments for debts purchases of merchandise, and rental fees. Merchandise sold include butter, plaster, apples, cow hide, hay, cotton, herring, beef, and sheep skin. Payments made by cash, credit, or barter of goods such as molasses, bacon, and beans. Page numbers found in entries correspond with page numbers found in entries in ledger.

The cashbook recorded in chronological order transactions made between individuals and Page Loan and Building Association. Information includes date of transaction, name of individual, month payment was due, amount due, amount of interest, amount of premium, amount of fines, transfer fee, solicitor's fee, total amount, and miscellaneous remarks regarding transaction. Each transaction also includes page number of corresponding ledger where information from cashbook was transferred.

The ledger recorded the accounts of individuals who conducted business with Page Loan and Building Association. Information found in ledger was taken from corresponding cashbook. Volume includes an index listing names in alphabetical order and page numbers where their accounts can be found.

The company letter book contain copies of correspondence from Luray Lime Company to customers and potential customers. Information found in letters relates to the collection of debts from customers and the selling, shipping, advertising, and pricing of the company's lime.