Military warrants from the Virginia Land Office, 1782-1889.

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Military warrants from the Virginia Land Office, 1782-1889.

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These records contain recorded copies of warrants, August 8, 1782-September 21, 1889, issued by the Land Office on the basis of certificates from the governor proving Revolutionary War military service and thus eligibility for bounty land. The warrants contain the name of the warrantee, the quantity of land to which he was entitled, and the name, rank, and period of service of the person on whose service the land was due. The date recorded is that on which the warrant was issued. This series covers warrants 1-1320, 1328-5020, and 8780-9969.

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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...