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Preferred Citation:

Tobacco Warehouse Receipt, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary

Acquisition Information:

Gift.

Scope and Contents

Receipt for one hogshead of tobacco received at the "Appomattox River" ... Warehouse.  Signed by Vaughan J. Blick and received from William (illegible). John Holloway noted under columns for "Sweet Scented" and "Aronoko."  December 12, 1777.  Warehouse is possible in Prince Edward County, Virginia.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Prince Edward County (Va.)--History--18th century
• Receipts (financial records)
• Tobacco--Virginia--History--18th century