Receipt book, 1777 December 20 - 1779 March 17.

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Receipt book, 1777 December 20 - 1779 March 17.

This record contains receipts for tobacco, sundries, and ships stores received by Thomas Smith at Williamsburg, and payment for service.

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Library of Virginia

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Smith, Thomas

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On August 21, 1775, the third revolutionary convention passed an ordinance establishing the office of state agent and commissary of stores to supervise the procurement, storage, and distribution of supplies needed by the army. William Aylett was appointed to the office. After he resigned in 1777 the office was divided, with Thomas Smith being appointed state agent and William Armistead commissary of stores. In 1776 assistant agents were appointed in Virginia, Europe, and the West Indies to overs...

Virginia. Office of the State Agent.

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On August 21, 1775, the third revolutionary convention passed an ordinance establishing the office of state agent and commissary of stores to supervise the procurement, storage, and distribution of supplies needed by the army. William Aylett was appointed to the office. After he resigned in 1777 the office was divided, with Thomas Smith being appointed state agent and William Armistead commissary of stores. In 1776 assistant agents were apppointed in Virginia, Europe, and the West Indies to over...