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Preferred Citation:

Ledger for Sale of Bacon, Lard, and Tobacco, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Scope and Contents

Large 19 x 13.5 inch leather bound ledger that records the sale of mostly bacon and lard, but also includes whiskey, brandy, tobacco, and other items.  Sale account locations include Smithfield, New Kent County  , Richmond, Caroline County  , Goochland, and Southampton.  There is also account of dealings with merchants in Baltimore, Maryland and Boston, Massachusetts.  Creator of the ledger is not discernable.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Meat industry and trade--United States
• Merchants--Virginia--History--19th century
• New Kent County   (Va.)--History--19th century
• Northampton   County   (Va.)--History--19th century
• Tobacco--Virginia--History--19th century