This collection contains two ledgers of purchased items by John Cruze in 1868 and 1869, from Woodruff’s hardware store, both noting the purchase of hardware and house items. Also contained is a receipt of payment from John Cruze, signed by Woodruff. There is a certificate for one share of stock in the Eastern Division Fair Association is awarded to the W.W. Woodruff Company. There is also a Certificate of Distinction from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, giving W. W. Woodruff a note of distinction in Latin, dated June 5, 1888.