Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research use.

Preferred Citation

MSS 14778, William T. King business journal, Small Special Collections Library, University of Virginia.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

This collection was a purchase from Crown Collectibles by the Small Special Collections Library at the University of Virginia.

Scope and Contents

William T. King (Grocer) business journal, 1859-1861, 0.03 cubic feet, contains record 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. There are also entries about Civil War news.