Business journal of William T. King [manuscript], 1859-1861.

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Business journal of William T. King [manuscript], 1859-1861.

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King records consignments, purchases from wholesalers, and shipments to other cities via the Virginia Central, Richmond and Danville, and Richmond, Frederick and Potomac railroads, Baltimore "boats" and New York steamers. Additional expenses recorded include gas, water, family, servants, insurance, licenses, advertising, and state and city taxes. In April, June and July, 1861, he notes the purchase of a pistol and two rifles. On April 1, 1861, he writes "Contribution to Richmond Grays [$3.60] Exempted from Militia Duty" On April 13, 1861, he writes "Rain 4 days - Freshet in River & creek Fort Sumpter Bombarded & Captured Excitement intense--trade flat--" On April 20, 1861, he writes "War News, Panic Everybody buying 'Somebody Scared' "

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University of Virginia. Library

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University of Virginia. Library

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Richmond Grays.

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William T. King, Grocer.

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Shockhoe Bottom grocer. From the description of Business journal of William T. King [manuscript], 1859-1861. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 456422996 ...