Bond for the Deputy Register for the Kentucky District from the Virginia Land Office, 1792

Access and use

Location of collection:
Library of Virginia
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Archives Reference Services
Phone: (804) 692-3888

Summary

Creator:
Virginia. Land Office.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This record contains a bond given by Willis Green to Charles Lewis for 10,000 pounds upon Green's assuming the duties of deputy register for the Kentucky District. Baker Ewing, Christopher Greenup, Harry Innes, and John Logan acted as securities for the bond. The document was sealed and delivered in the presence of John Reed, and dated 16 March 1792.

Biographical / historical:

The act which established the previous Land Office passed the General Assembly on 22 June 1779. The register was the head of the Office and was appointed by joint ballot of both houses of the legislature.

Acquisition information:
Accession LOI 103 transferred by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, 1948.
Physical description:
1 item