Arranged in chronological order. Some receipts include date ranges; in these cases, receipts are arranged chronologically by the first date on the receipt.
Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.
Rights: 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 Note: Source: Unknown.
Preferred Citation: Robert B. Taylor Receipts, MSS 0000-645, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.
Scope and Contents: Seventeen receipts belonging to Robert B. Taylor, dating from 1820 to 1830. Receipts are for a wide variety of items including food, revenue taxes, boot repairs, postage, shoes, schooner transport of a barouche, repair of riding equipment, debts owed, small home-related repairs, an assurance policy, and sale of stock in the Dismal Swamp Land Company. Also includes two oversized receipts from the Mutual Assurance Society of Virginia.