Commissioner for Revolutionary Claims Pay Vouchers, 1834-1836

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

Email: archdesk@lva.virginia.gov

Phone: (804) 692-3888

Web: www.lva.virginia.gov

Summary

Extent:

1 inch (1 folder)

Creator:

Auditor of Public Accounts

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

The vouchers include the names of persons to whom money was owed, the amounts, and the dates the vouchers were submitted.

Sums requested generally ranged between $30 to $40, and the overall larger sum was authorized by Commissioner John Smith.

Also includes requests for payment for Byrd Chamberlayne for his work done as a secretary and for investigating payment claims.

Biographical / historical:

On 21 February 1833 the General Assembly adopted a resolution authorizing the governor to appoint an examiner of revolutionary claims. John H. Smith was appointed commissioner to examine the claims. On 21 March 1836 the General Assembly abolished the office of commissioner; he was directed to turn his papers over to the executive department.

Acquisition information:

Transferred by the Auditor of Public Accounts