Records of the Virginia Board of Trade,

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:
Board of Trade.

Background

Scope and content:

Virginia Board of Trade records include a minute book and papers.

For additional records see the Governor's Executive Papers for this time period.

Biographical / historical:

The Board of Trade was established by the General Assembly by an act passed at its May 1779 session. The board not only assumed the duties of the state agent for obtaining military supplies, but also procured,imported, and stockpiled raw materials and products for public consumption. The board worked closely with the Governor, Council and Board of War, as well as sellers and agents, to acquire, manufacture and distribute essential provisions required for the war effort. The board was abolished by an act of the General Assembly passed at its May 1780 session and was replaced by the commercial agent. The Board of Trade included Jacquelin Ambler, Duncan Rose and Thomas Whiting.

Acquisition information:
Acquired prior to 1905.
Physical description:
1 volume and .25 cubic feet..