Letters received and sent from the Virginia Land Office, 1774-1977.

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Letters received and sent from the Virginia Land Office, 1774-1977.

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These records contain incoming correspondence to the register of the Land Office, including the period the secretary of the commonwealth held the office, dealing primarily with business affairs. Included are requests for warrants and copies of grants and surveys, letters which accompanied incoming surveys, letters seeking information about military bounty lands, and inquiries regarding the manner of resolving conflicts pertaining to land possession. Although some of the 19th century letters have notes for replies annexed (particularly during the periods 1810-1814 and 1875-1899), it is not until the 20th century that replies are attached to most letters received.

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Library of Virginia

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Virginia. Land Office

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After the conclusion of the French and Indian War, the British government issued a proclamation designed to prevent clashes between the settlers and Indians. This proclamation of 1763 forbid settlement west of the Alleghany mountains. From the description of List of complete military warrants under the Proclamation of 1763 from the Virginia Land Office,. (Library of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 318646134 The act which established the Land Office passed the General Assembly...

Virginia. Secretary of the Commonwealth

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The Secretary of the Commonwealth was established by the state constitution in 1776. The secretary kept the executive journal, records of elections, and copies of the laws. He also served as the general ex officio secretary to the governor. Today the position has the responsibility to appoint and regulate the notaries public, the registration of lobbyists to the General Assembly, and the service of out-of-state civil processes. From the description of Receipts, 1945-1961. (Unknown). ...