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Barclay Shipping Ledger, 1847 - 1878

 File — Box: 1

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

The Barclay Shipping Ledger from Norfolk, Virginia, covers shipments going throughout Virginia from 1847-1878. The ledger includes records of auctioneers of enslaved persons and other agents involved in Virginia trade. The ledger also contains personal prayers, poems and debts owed to members of the Barclay family, to include Solomon T. Barclay and Lewis B. Barclay from Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Dates

  • 1847 - 1878

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The material in this collection is in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.4 Cubic Feet (1 box)

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository

Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308