Commercial Agent of Virginia Orders for Payment, 1864
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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The Library of Virginia800 East Broad StreetRichmond, VA 23219
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Archives Reference ServicesEmail: archdesk@lva.virginia.govPhone: (804) 692-3888Web: www.lva.virginia.gov
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 1 folder (11 items)
- Creator:
- Auditor of Public Accounts
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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This series contains orders to authorize payments to suppliers of the cotton yarns. Predominantly made to J.B. French, the orders ranged from $15,000 to over $300,000.
- Biographical / historical:
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On 9 March 1864 the General Assembly passed an act authorizing the governor to appoint an agent, known as the Commercial Agent of Virginia, to purchase and distribute cotton yarns. Five thousand dollars was appropriated for the agent to be paid out upon his order after approval by the governor.
- Acquisition information:
- Transferred by the Auditor of Public Accounts
- Physical location: