Mr. John Pryor to Alexander Spiers, John Bowman & Co. : for dealings at their store in Amelia : A.D., [Amelia, Va.?, 1774?

Mr. John Pryor to Alexander Spiers, John Bowman & Co. : for dealings at their store in Amelia : A.D., [Amelia, Va.?, 1774?

Account of Mr. John Pryor with Alexander Spiers John Bowman & Co.

[Amelia, Va.?] [1774?]

[8] p. ; 32 cm. (fol.)

MSS L1983.1.355

In an unidentified hand
Docketed on p. [8]: Account / Mr. John Pryor / wth / Alexr. Spiers Jno Bowman & Co / L88.4.0; with 2 apparent logos of the firm in ink
A John Pryor, possibly this one, was an original member of the Virginia Society of the Cincinnati.
The firm of Alexanders Spiers Jown Bowman & Co. had a store in Amelia at the time.
On p. [3]: July 2, 1772 To estate Samuel Pryor [John's father?]
An extensive inventory of itemized bills for goods such as foodstuffs, fabrics, clothing, household goods, tobacco, rum, wine, etc. purchased between Sept. 1771 and May 1774.
Also includes such services as carriage rides to Petersburg, where some purchases were made.
Includes some items purchased by Richard Dennis (John's wife Mary's father) or his servant
Pages [6] and [7] are blank.
Digitized images available.

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