A Guide to the Reports of Losses Sustained by the British of the Virginia House of Delegates, 1782-1783

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
Restrictions:

There are no access restrictions.

Terms of access:

Use microfilm (Miscellaneous Reels 5822-5824).

Preferred citation:

Reports of Losses Sustained by the British of the Virginia House of Delegates, 1782-1783. Accession 40909, State government records collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Summary

Extent:
.7 cubic feet (2 boxes)
Creator:
Auditor of Public Accounts
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Reports of Losses Sustained by the British of the Virginia House of Delegates, 1782-1783. Accession 40909, State government records collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

These records include reports and accounts in response to an "act of the General Assembly to ascertain the losses and injuries sustained from the depradations of the enemy of the Commonwealth." Summary reports include name, type of loss, and amount of loss, and a cumulative amount of losses for the locality. Supporting documentation includes accounts, affidavits, depositions, itemized lists and vouchers for individual losses. Losses may include slaves, livestock, tobacco, food, household items, boats, and the destruction of houses and other structures.

Includes the following localities: Amelia Co., Appomattox River Area, Cumberland Co., Gloucester Co., Goochland Co., Henrico Co./Richmond City, King George Co., King William Co., Lancaster Co., Lunenburg Co., Middlesex Co., Nansemond Co., New Kent Co., Norfolk Co., Northumberland Co., Portsmouth, Princess Anne Co., Prince George Co., Southampton Co., Surry Co., Sussex Co., Warwick Co., and Williamsburg.

Biographical / historical:

An act to ascertain the losses and injuries sustained from the depradations of the enemy withing this commonwealth was passed by the General Assembly in May 1782 (chap. 10). The act required counties to hold special courts or to appoint members of the court to collect information and proof of the various losses and injuries sustained during the Revolutionary War. The proceedings or reports and the supporing documentation were to be submitted to the governor and council, to be laid before the next general assembly.

Acquisition information:
No acquisition information available.
Arrangement:

Arranged chronologically.