Vouchers for exchange treasury warrants, nos. 1-5318, 1782-1874

Access and use

Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Archives Reference Services
Phone: (804) 692-3888

Summary

Creator:
Virginia. Land Office.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

These records contain returned old and new treasury warrants on which exchange treasury warrants were issued. The originals were filed by the register in place of vouchers from the Auditor's Office.

Biographical / historical:

The act which established the previous Land Office passed the General Assembly on 22 June 1779. The register was the head of the Office and was appointed by joint ballot of both houses of the legislature.

Acquisition information:
Accession LOI 29 transferred by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, 1948.
Physical description:
2.65 cu. ft. (7 boxes)