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Preferred Citation:

John A. Cave Ledger, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Acquisition Information:

Acc. 2012.340 received by the SCRC via USPS on 8/14/2012.

Processing Information:

Accessioned and minimally described by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in October 2012.

Biographical Information:

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Scope and Contents

This collection consists of a ledger that once belonged to John A Cave, a Blacksmith in Page County, Virginia. The entries primarily deal with Cave's accounts with Joshua Buracker from 1858 through 1861. Some of the items listed include shoes, shovels, and nails.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Blacksmithing--Virginia--History--19th century
• Blacksmiths--1860-1870
• Ledgers (Accounting)
• Page County (Va.)--History--19th century