Business records--Virginia

One 1890s letter written on Purcell House letterhead, inquiring about mortgaging the writer's planing mill for $15,000 to become clear of debt.

One 1888-1889 business ledger of Lilleston & Fletcher, a business specializing in roofing, guttering, tin, and sheet iron in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Two 1874-1917 minute books containing the records of the Norfolk and Portsmouth Cotton Exchange in Norfolk, Virginia.

Two 1943-1946 order books listing ships and dates as recorded by the Norfolk Shipbuilding & Drydock Corporation, Berkley Plant in Norfolk, Virginia. The first book lists ships, companies, and individuals, with the ships being listed alphabetically. The second book lists ships of the War Shipping Administration in chronological order. A few clippings, a small booklet, and a postcard are included with the order books.

Circa 1914-1918 business and personal correspondence belonging to Richard A. Old of Norfolk, Virginia. The collection also includes photographs of the Monticello Hotel fire aftemath in 1918, account books for R. A. Old & Company from 1936-1937, and the diary of Richard A. Old, Jr. from 1930-1937.

Two ledgers of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad Company, headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia. The first ledger labeled "Seniority List" is dated 1914-1919 and includes an alphabetical listing of employees (with index) and their personnel records. The second ledger is dated 1932-1946 and is a maintenance record. Entries range according to a numerical sequence: RFA's V-900 to V-2089, and each entry typically includes geographic location and notes of improvements to be made.

One 1813 business letter concerning the state of Mr. Burritt's markets, a shipment of cargo, and a bill of lading.

Correspondence and receipts from various businesses from 1918 to 1937.