Northern Neck Caveated Surveys from A-Z through the Proprietor's Office from the Virginia Land Office, 1743-1781.

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Northern Neck Caveated Surveys from A-Z through the Proprietor's Office from the Virginia Land Office, 1743-1781.

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These records contain surveys returned on which caveats were entered through the proprietor's office. Only the fact that a caveat was entered, and not the reason for its being entered, is noted on the documents. Supplemental papers, such as letters to the proprietor, are included in some instances. Period covered is 1743, 1748-1749; 1752-1755; 1758-1759; 1761-1781, n.d.

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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...