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: Mrs. Madlener, Hot Springs, Virginia by donation.
Preferred Citation: George J. Rogers Ledgers, MSS 0000-116, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.
Scope and Contents: 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.