Letters sent from the Virginia Land Office, 1866-1876.

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Letters sent from the Virginia Land Office, 1866-1876.

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These records contain seven covering letters for a published physical survey of the commonwealth sent by the Board of Immigration to scholars at leading institutions throughout Europe. The other letters in this series are to individuals encouraging them to promote immigration to the commonwealth.

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Virginia. Secretary of the Board of Immigration.

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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...