Lead Mines Virginia March 31st 1823 |
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Mr. N. Nuckles |
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Bought |
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of Thomas Jackson |
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1 Barrel Salt wt_ 331# c 18/ |
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Per 100 lbs ----- ------- ----- |
$9 |
93 |
1 Barrel to contain 2/6 ----- --- |
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42 |
(Total) |
$10 |
35 |
John Austinbeck for |
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Thomas Jackson |
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A bill from
Thos. Jackson
for Salt
Thomas Jackson was born in England. He died Sept. 16, 1824 and never married. He was a partner in a store in the lead mines community and he is credited with building the Shot Tower which still stands on the New River in Wythe County.