Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

The volume is fragile and should be handled with care.

Preferred Citation

McKnight and Galbraith Account Book, 1836-1846. Local government records collection, Botetourt County Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Va. 23219.

Acquisition Information

This item came to the Library of Virginia in shipments of court papers from Botetourt County.

Historical Information

McKnight and Wilson a mercantile business selling shoes and leather and repairing shoes that conducted business in the town of Buchanan in Botetourt County during the mid-nineteenth century.

Scope and Content

McKnight and Galbraith Account Book, 1836-1846, contains information related to a leather and shoe-making business. It records the individual accounts of customers. Each account lists transactions in chronological order, items purchased or services provided, and the amount owed and paid. No index.

Index Terms

Corporate Names:

• McKnight and Galbraith (Buchanan, Va.)

Subjects:

• Dry-goods--Virginia--Botetourt County.
• Merchants--Virginia--Botetourt County.
• Shoemakers--Virginia--Botetourt County.

Geographical Names:

• Botetourt County, (Va.)--History--19th century.

Genre and Form Terms:

• Business records--Virginia--Botetourt County.
• Ledgers (account books)--Virginia--Botetourt County.
• Local government records--Virginia--Botetourt County.