Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

James R. Atwill and Brother Daybook, 1833-1834. Local Government Records Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Acquisition Information

This item came to the Library of Virginia in a transfer of court papers from Westmoreland County.

Historical Information

James R. Atwill and Brother was a tavern owned by James R. Atwill and his brother John L. Atwill that conducted business during the early nineteenth century in Westmoreland Court House, Virginia.

Scope and Content

Daybook, 1833-1834, of James R. Atwill and Brother, a tavern, that records transactions in chronological order. Information found in each entry includes name of customer, form of transaction, amount owed, form of payment, and amount paid. Transactions include room and board, meals, drinks, and horsefeed. Drinks sold include grog, toddy, whiskey, brandy, wine, cider, and julep. Payments made by cash and barter of items such as lamb.

Access Terms

Corporate Terms

• James R. Atwill and Brother (Westmoreland County, Va.)

Subject Terms

• Alcoholic beverages--Virginia--Westmoreland County.
• Barter--Virginia--Westmoreland County.
• Taverns (Inns)--Virginia--Westmoreland County.

Geographic Terms

• Westmoreland County (Va.)--History--19th century.

Record Type

• Business records--Virginia--Westmoreland County.
• Daybooks--Virginia--Westmoreland County.
• Local government records--Virginia--Westmoreland County.