An address of the Council, 1769 November 8

Access and use

Location of collection:
Colonial Williamsburg
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Douglas Mayo
Phone: (757) 565-8521
Phone: (757) 565-8520
Fax: (757) 565-8528

Summary

Creator:
Virginia. Council.
Language:
English.

Background

Scope and content:

Address of the Council to Governor Botetourt expressing their respect for him on the opening of the General Assembly. They specifically express their happiness at the lifting of duties on various items and the prudence of repealing the revenue acts, both of which actions promoted harmony between England and the colonies. Botetourt in return thanks them for their support. Printed.

Biographical / historical:

In pre-Revolutionary Virginia, the Council was a governing body comprising 11 Virginians appointed by the crown.

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 1931.
Arrangement:

N/A

Physical location:
On site.
Physical description:
1 item, 27 cm.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Taxation - Virginia
Governors - Virginia