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Papers, 1773, 1775, 1794

 File — Box: Small Collections Oversize Box 3, Oversize Folder: 1
Identifier: id212959

Scope and Contents

Item 1: Original land grant to John Whitner for 239 acres in Augusta County, VA, signed by Dunmore (1773 March 1)

Item 2: Original Dunmore letter to possibly Edward Snickers concerning Lord Fairfax Martin and James Welsh, Dunmore's overseer and Dunmore's plantation "Mount Charlotte" in West Virginia. Dunmore states he is a "sincere well wisher to this Colony [of Virginia]." Includes typescript (1775 Oct. 23)

Item 3: Original account of James Ferguson, master carpenter, for erecting a hospital at Fort Charlotte (Nassau, Bahamas), examined, approved, and signed by Dunmore (1794 Jan. 1-March 31)

Item 4: Original account of James Menzies, paymaster, concerning the building of a hospital at Fort Charlotte (Nassau, Bahamas), examined, approved, and signed by Dunmore (1794 Jan. 1-March 31)

Dates

  • Creation: 1773, 1775, 1794

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access:

Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.18 Linear Feet