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Mount-Vernon, April 2, 1784. The subscriber would lease about 30,000 acres of land on the Ohio and Great Kanhawa, for which he has had patents ten or twelve years ..

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Washington, George, 1732-1799

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Alexandria [Va.]: : Printed by G. Richards, and Company., [1784]

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Williamsburg, August 20, 1776. Sir, As we have great reason to believe that our enemies will make a vigorous attack on this commonwealth if they should not succeed in their attempts against New York ..

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Virginia. Council of State

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[Williamsburg, Va. : Printed by Alexander Purdie, 1776]

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By His Excellency the Right Honourable John Earl of Dunmore, His Majesty's lieutenant and governour-general of the colony and dominion of Virginia, and vice admiral of the same: a proclamation. As I have ever entertained hopes that an accommodation might have taken place between Great Britain and this colony ... I do, in virtue of the power and authority to me given, by His Majesty, determine to execute martial law ... Given under my hand, on board the ship William, off Norfolk, the 7th day of November, in the 16th year of His Majesty's reign

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Virginia. Governor (1771-1775 : Dunmore)

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[Norfolk, Va. : From the press of John H. Holt & Co., 1775]

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Whereas I have reason to apprehend that the government of Pennsylvania, in prosecution of their claim to Pittsburg and its dependencies, will endeavour to obstruct His Majesty's government thereof under my administration, by illegal or unwarrantable commitments of the officers I have appointed ... Given under my hand and the seal of the colony, at Williamsburg, this 25th day of April, 1774, and in the 14th year of His Majesty's reign

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Virginia. Governor (1771-1775 : Dunmore)

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[Williamsburg, Va. : Printed by Clementina Rind, 1774]

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War Office (Williamsburg) August 17, 1779. Sir, It is a matter of no small moment to the salvation of this country, that the act passed last session Assembly, for providing a defence for this commonwealth, be carried into effect with all possible expedition. ..

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Virginia. War Office

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[Williamsburg, Va. : s.n., 1779]

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Class, No. 1. Scheme of a lottery to raise part of fifteen thousand dollars, for the purpose of paving the Main-Street of Fredericksburg. ... Tickets to be had by applying to Benjamin Day, David Henderson, and Alexander Duncan. All prizes will be paid thirty days after the drawing is completed; and if not demanded within six months after such last day's drawing, then such prize, not so demanded, shall be considered as gratuitously relinquished for the benefit of the lottery

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Fredericksburg (Va.)

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[Fredericksburg, Va. : s.n., 1804?]

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Free labor for the free South. The following information has just been communicated by the Hon. J.C. Underwood, of Alexandria, Va., U.S. judge of the District of Eastern Virginia, in reply to inquiries by Prof. W.H. Woodbury, of Norfolk, Va.: "The first sale of land and city property, in Norfolk, Portsmouth, and vicinity, will begin on the 30th of January next [1865]. This property, formerly owned by rebels, has been confiscated for their disloyalty and for non-payment of the taxes imposed by Congress ... For full information, address any one of the undersigned. ..

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[Portland, Me.? : s.n., 1864]

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The commonwealth of Virginia. To [blank] Gentleman Know you, that from the special trust and confidence reposed in your fidelity, courage, activity, and good conduct, and upon the recommendation of the court of the county of [blank] our governor, pursuant to the act, "For regulating the militia of this commonwealth," doth appoint you the said [blank] Lieutenant in the [blank] Battalion of the [blank] Regiment,the [blank] Brigade and [blank] Division of the said Militia, to take rank as such, agreeably to the number and date hereof. In testimony whereof, these our letters are sealed with the seal of the commonwealth, and made patent

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Virginia. Militia

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[Richmond, Va. : s.n., not after 1796]

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At a Council held at the Palace May 2, 1775. Present, His Excellency the governor, Thomas Nelson, Richard Corbin ... The governor was pleased to address himself to the Board in the following manner ..

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Virginia. Governor (1771-1775 : Dunmore)

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[Williamsburg, Va.] : Printed by John Pinkney [i.e., Pinckney]., [1775]

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Sir, As the Committee of Safety is not sitting, I take the liberty to enclose you a copy of the proclamation issued by Lord Dunmore; the design and tendency of which, you will observe, is fatal to the publick safety ..

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Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799

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[Williamsburg, Va. : Printed by John Pinckney, 1775]

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To all the good people of Virginia. We His Majesty's faithful subjects, the Council of the colony, deeply impressed with the most sincere regard for the prosperity of our country, and the welfare of all its inhabitants, and being desirous, by our example, and by every means in our power, to preserve the peace and good order of the country, can no longer forbear to express our abhorrence and detestation of that licentious and ungovernable spirit that has gone forth, and misleads the once happy people of this country. ..

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Virginia. Council

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[Williamsburg, Va. : Printed by Dixon and Hunter, 1775]

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Congress of the United States: At the third session, begun and held at the city of Philadelphia, on Monday the sixth of December, one thousand seven hundred and ninety. An act declaring the consent of Congress, that a new state be formed within the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and admitted into this Union, by the name of the State of Kentucky

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United States

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[Philadelphia : Printed by Childs and Swaine, 1791]

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An act declaring the consent of Congress to the independence of the District of Kentucky

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United States. Congress (1st, 2nd session : 1790). Senate

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[New York] : Printed by John Fenno., [1790]

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Sales at auction, by Prosser & Moncure, all that valuable assortment of merchandize, belonging to the estate of Israel I. Cohen dec. late of this city, on Wednesday the 16th inst. at the store lately occupied by the decedent. The sale will begin precisely at 10 o'clock, and continue from day to day till the whole is sold. Six months credit will be allowed the purchasers for all sums above twenty dollars, on their giving bonds with approved security, to bear interest from the date if not punctually paid. The household and kitchen furniture of the dec. will be sold at the same time, and on the came terms. Richmond, November 7th, 1803

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Cohen, Jacob I., 1744-1823

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[Richmond, Va.] : Printed by S. Pleasants, Junior, Richmond, [1803]

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By His Maiesties Councell for Virginia whereas sundrie the aduenturers to Virginia, in their zeale to that memorable worke, the plantation of that country with an English colony ... haue published a little standing lotterie consisting of but 12 pence for euery lot ... in consideration whereof, we do certifie all men, that we do purpose ... to begin the drawing of this lotterie the 10 day of May next ..

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Counseil for Virginia (England and Wales)

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[London] : Imprinted by Felix Kyngston for William Welby, dwelling at the signe of the Swanne in Pauls Churchyard, 1613.

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War in Virginia. Table of distances. The following useful table has been carefully prepared and will be found valuable for reference. ..

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[Boston] : E.L. Mitchell, printer, 24 Congress Street, Boston. E.L. Mitchell, printer, 24 Congress Street, Boston, cards, bill heads, and all descriptions of printing done well and cheap., [between 1861 and 1865]

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Head quarters Sub. District of Norfolk, general orders, no. 9 Norfolk, Va., July 14, 1865. The selling or giving of citizens clothing to an enlisted man in the United States service, is strictly prohibited within this sub district. ..

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United States. Army. Dept. of Virginia. Sub-District of Norfolk

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[Norfolk, Va. : s.n., 1865]

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By His Excellency the Right Honourable John Earl of Dunmore, His Majesty's lieutenant and governour-general of the colony and dominion of Virginia, and vice admiral of the same : a proclamation : As I have ever entertained hopes that an accommodation might have taken place between Great Britain and this colony ... I do, in virtue of the power and authority to me given, by His Majesty, determine to execute martial law ... Given under my hand, on board the ship William, off Norfolk, the 7th day of November, in the 16th year of His Majesty's reign

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Virginia. Governor (1771-1775 : Dunmore)

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By His Excellency the Right Hon. John Earl of Dunmore ... A proclamation. Virginia, to wit, Whereas I have been informed, from undoubted authority, that a certain Patrick Henry, of the county of Hanover, and a number of deluded followers, have taken up arms ... Given under my hand, and the seal of the colony, at Williamsburg, this 6th day of May, 1775 ..

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Virginia. Governor (1771-1775 : Dunmore)

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[Williamsburg, Va. : Printed by John Dixon and William Hunter, 1775]

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War Office (Williamsburg) August 17, 1779 : Sir, It is a matter of no small moment to the salvation of this country, that the act passed last session of Assembly, for providing a defence for this commonwealth, be carried into effect with all possible expedition. ..

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Virginia. War Office

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By His Excellency the Right Honourable John Earl of Dunmore, His Majesty's lieutenant and governour-general of the colony and dominion of Virginia, and vice admiral of the same : a proclamation : As I have ever entertained hopes that an accommodation might have taken place between Great Britain and this colony ... I do, in virtue of the power and authority to me given, by His Majesty, determine to execute martial law ... Given under my hand, on board the ship William, off Norfolk, the 7th day of November, in the 16th year of His Majesty's reign

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Virginia. Governor (1771-1775 : Dunmore)

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By the Lion & Unicorn, Dieu & mon droit, their lieutenant-generals, governours, vice admirals, &c &c. &c. &c. A hue & cry. Whereas I have been informed, from undoubted authority, that a certain Patrick Henry ... and a number of deluded followers, have taken up arms ... Given, &c. this 6th day of May, 1775

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Virginia. Governor (1771-1775 : Dunmore)

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[Williamsburg, Va. : Printed by Alexander Purdie, 1775]

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By His Excellency the Right Hon. John Earl of Dunmore ... A proclamation : Virginia, to wit, Whereas I have been informed, from undoubted authority, that a certain Patrick Henry, of the county of Hanover, and a number of deluded followers, have taken up arms ... Given under my hand, and the seal of the colony, at Williamsburg, this 6th day of May, 1775, and in the 15th year of His Majesty's reign. Dunmore.

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Virginia. Governor (1771-1775 : Dunmore)

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Resolutions of the Republican State Central Committee of Virginia

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Republican Party (Va.). State Central Committee

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[Richmond? : s.n., 1870]

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