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George J. Rogers Ledgers, 1868-1870

By Sarah Osorio

Collection Overview

Title: George J. Rogers Ledgers, 1868-1870

ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-116

Creator: Rogers, George J.

Extent: 2.0 Boxes

Arrangement: Arranged by record type.

Date Acquired: 09/10/1969

Languages: English [eng]

Scope and Contents of the Materials

One October 1868 to December 1870 ledger belonging to George J. Rogers, Shipping and Commission Merchant, No. 26 Rowland's Wharf in Norfolk, Virginia. The ledger includes business account information for merchandise, cash, expenses, insurance, commission, interest, freight, wharfage, produce sales, and bills receivable and payable. Also one 700-page correspondence book dated February to August 1869 with business letters written by George J. Rogers notifying customers of the payment and shipment of their produce orders. Both volumes include an alphabetical index in the front.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.

Use Restrictions: The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.

Acquisition Source: Mrs. Madlener, Hot Springs, Virginia by donation

Preferred Citation: George J. Rogers Ledgers, MSS 0000-116, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed March 21, 2018.

Box and Folder Listing

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Item 1: Ledger, George J. Rogers, 1868-1870Add to your cart.
Information is written on pages 1-116 and 233-498.
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Item 1: Correspondence Book, George J. Rogers, 1869 February - AugustAdd to your cart.