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Preferred Citation

Fredericksburg Bank of Commerce Minute Book, 1853-1865. Fredericksburg (Va.) Reel 98, Local government records collection, Fredericksburg (City) Court Records. The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Acquisition Information

This item came to the Library of Virginia under the accession number 42930.

Historical Information

Fredericksburg Bank of Commerce was organized in Fredericksburg, Virginia, on December 15, 1853.

Scope and Content

Fredericksburg Bank of Commerce Minute Book, 1853-1865, records meetings of the stockholders and board of directors from its inception. Information found in the minutes includes date and location of meetings; election of officers; by-laws; resolutions; committee reports; amount of funds in notes, currency, and specie in the bank's possession; and decisions made by the board of directors and stockholders related to the activities of the bank.

Related Material

Additional Fredericksburg Business Records can be found on microfilm at the Library of Virginia. Consult "A Guide to Virginia County and City Records on Microfilm."

Index Terms

Corporate Names:

• Fredericksburg Bank of Commerce (Fredericksburg, Va.)

Subjects:

• Banks and banking--Virginia--Fredericksburg.
• Boards of directors--Virginia--Fredericksburg.
• Stockholders--Virginia--Fredericksburg.

Geographical Names:

• Fredericksburg (Va.)--History--19th century.

Genre and Form Terms:

• Business records--Virginia--Fredericksburg.
• Local government records--Virginia--Fredericksburg.
• Minute books--Virginia--Fredericksburg.

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