Judge George Summers: Articles of Agreement between James A. Lewis and George W. Summers

Name/Title

Judge George Summers: Articles of Agreement between James A. Lewis and George W. Summers

Entry/Object ID

303_c_316_09_01

Category

Legal

Archive Items Details

Description

A legal manuscript dated March 1, 1847, establishing a business partnership in Kanawha County, Virginia. The agreement forms the firm "James A. Lewis & Co." to purchase and discount bonds and other financial securities. It outlines an initial joint capital of $3,400, banking procedures at the Bank of Virginia at Charleston, and rules for the equal division of profits and losses between the partners.

Date(s) of Creation

1847