Caveats entered, 1782-1923.

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Caveats entered, 1782-1923.

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Papers pertaining to caveats entered in the Land Office. Although some have only the survey with a note attached that a caveat has been entered, others have attached the warrants, explanations regarding the entry of the caveat, or decisions in the case. The period covered is 1782-1863; 1865; 1867-1878; 1880-1885; 1887-1891; 1893; 1895-1896; 1900-1901; 1903-1906; 1911; 1916-1917; 1920; 1923.

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Library of Virginia

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Library of Virginia

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