Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

John Robinson Business Records, 1813-1826. Local Government Records Collection, Rockbridge County Court Records, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Acquisition Information

This item came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from Rockbridge County.

Historical Information

John Robinson was a blacksmith who conducted business in Rockbridge County, Virginia, during the early 19th century.

Scope and Content

Account book, 1813-1826, of John Robinson, a blacksmith that records the accounts of individual customers. Information found in each entry includes name of customer, dates of transactions, services rendered, items sold, and the amount owed. Services rendered include shoeing horses and making, repairing, and sharpening farm tools. Items sold include nails, axes, rivets, tools, and whiskey.