Caveats entered from the Virginia Land Office, 1782-1923.

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Caveats entered from the Virginia Land Office, 1782-1923.

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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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...