Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Fuller and Sloan Daybook, 1871-1872. Rockbridge County (Va.) Reel 207, Local Government Records Collection, Rockbridge County Court Records, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Acquisition Information

This volume was microfilmed in 2013 by Backstage Library Works in Bethlehem, PA.

Historical Information

Fuller and Sloan was a general store that conducted business in Lexington, Rockbridge County, Virginia during the mid-nineteenth century.

Scope and Content

Account Book and Daybook, 1871 Jan. 3-1872 Dec. 6, records transactions of Fuller and Sloan as they occurred on a daily basis. Information found in each entry includes name of customer, items purchased, quantity of items purchased, cost per item, amount owed, and amount paid. Merchandise sold include clothing, farm tools, spices, dry-goods, hats, dishes, soda, and matches. Payments made by cash, credit, and barter of items such as butter, lumber, bacon, and meal.