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Land Grant, 1756 August 16

 Item — Box: Manuscripts Oversize Box 13, Oversize_Folder: 1
Identifier: id57625

Scope and Contents

Legal document granting 400 acres in the Manor of East Greenwich and the County of Kent to Benjamin Dickson. Signed by Robert Dinwiddie, Lieutenant governor of the Colony. August 16, 1756.

Dates

  • Creation: 1756 August 16

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: 15.00 Linear Feet