A Collection in the Library of Virginia
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Library of Virginia
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The firm of Buchanan and Powell operated in Pearisburg, Va., selling a variety of items including ready-made clothing, textiles,
household items, groceries, and books. W. H. Buchanan and W. R. Powell were partners in the business.
Buchanan and Powell Ledgers, 1902-1912, consist of three volumes -- Ledger (1905-1912), Ledger 2 (1902-1909), and Ledger 3
(1907-1912) -- that record the accounts of individual customers. Entries are organized in chronological order under each customer's
name. Information found in each entry includes date, goods purchased or method of payment, quantity of goods purchased, and
amounts owed or paid. Merchandise sold included tobacco, clothing, shoes, books, and cloth.