Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Richard Morris Journal, 1835-1846. 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 shipments of court papers from Rockbridge County.

Historical Information

Richard Morris operated a general store that conducted business in Rockbridge County during the mid-19th century.

Scope and Content

Journal, 1837-1846, of a general store operated by Richard Morris. The journal records in chronological order the daily transactions of the store similar to a daybook. Information recorded in the daybook includes date of transaction, name of customer, items purchased, quantity of items purchased, cost per item, amount owed, form of payment, and amount paid. Items sold include dry-goods, clothing, spices, apples, corn, and soap. Payments made by cash, credit, or barter of items such as corn, linen, and flannel.