Land Grant to Samuel Lusk 1768 July 20

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:
Blair, John; acting gov., Va., 1758, 1768
Abstract:
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Acting governor Blair grants Samuel Lusk 145 acres of land in Augusta County, Virginia, for 15s. DS.

Biographical / historical:

John Blair served as president of the Council and acting governor of Virginia from the time Governor Dinwiddie left Virginia in January 1758 until Governor Fauquier arrived in June of that year. He returned to that capacity after Fauquier's death in March 1768, serving until the arrival of Lord Botetourt in October.

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 1936
Arrangement:

1 item.

Physical location:
On site.
Physical description:
1 item.