List of military warrants lodged in the surveyor's office of Fincastle.

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List of military warrants lodged in the surveyor's office of Fincastle.

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A list, endorsed by William Preston, Fincastle County surveyor, containing in columns the name of the person to whom the warrant was issued, the number of acres contained therein, and assignments made on the warrants. These warrants were approved by Lord Dunmore as governor.

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