John Brown's Raid Claims of the Board of Commissioners, 1860-1861

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John Brown's Raid Claims of the Board of Commissioners, 1860-1861

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Library of Virginia

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Virginia. Board of Commissioners.

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On January 23, 1860, the General Assembly passed an act appointing commissioners to audit and pay the expenses incurred by the Executive for the purchase of arms and munitions, and for the defence of the commonwealth. This board was to consist of the secretary of the commonwealth, the auditor of public accounts, and the adjutant general. The board's function was to settle all accounts incurred in assembling, arming, equipping, transporting, and maintaining troops during John Brown's Raid on Harp...