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Eppes, Francis, Colonel of Henrico County owned a store in 1678. The inventory was taken and disclosed a variety of goods. There were 121 ells of dowlas, 51 ells of oznaburg, 60 ells of canvas, 325 ells of holland and 80 yards of table and napkin diaper, as a starter. The store was replete with chafing-dishes, pots, shovels, spades, hoes, hammers, chisels, colters and augers, as well as gun powder, shot, sugar, butter, ginger and a small collection of books. Source: Records of Henrico County, vol. 1677-1692, p. 93.

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