Claims for reimbursement, 1836-1858
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:
- 28 items
- Creator:
- Auditor of Public Accounts
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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This series contains claims for reimbursement submitted by banks, as well as counterfeit bank notes. The banks include the North Western Bank of Virginia and the Merchants and Mechanics Bank of Wheeling.
- Biographical / historical:
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Reimbursement by the state for counterfeit bills received by banks was allowed by the 1849 Code of Virginia, chapter 45, section 11, as a "pecuniary claim against the commonwealth." At this time, private banks had the authority to issue their own notes which led to a variety of unique designs as well as the potential for counterfeit.
- Acquisition information:
- No acquisition information is available.