Land adjoining Capitol Square: vouchers, 1857

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

Email: archdesk@lva.virginia.gov

Phone: (804) 692-3888

Web: www.lva.virginia.gov

Restrictions:

There are no restrictions.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

Auditor of Public Accounts, Land adjoining Capitol Square: vouchers, 1857. Accession APA 656. State government records collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Summary

Extent:

1 Folder (4 items)

Creator:

Auditor of Public Accounts

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Auditor of Public Accounts, Land adjoining Capitol Square: vouchers, 1857. Accession APA 656. State government records collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Background

Scope and content:

These records are part of Auditor of Public Accounts. Administration of State Government: State-Owned Property - Capitol Square. This series consists of vouchers for the state's purchase of a lot on Governor Street. The vouchers include the names to whom money was owed, the amounts, and the dates the vouchers were submitted.

Biographical / historical:

On April 3, 1848 the General Assembly passed an act authorizing the governor to purchase vacant lots adjoining Capitol Square. On March 29, 1851 the General Assembly passed another act for the same purpose.

Acquisition information:

No acquisition information is available.

Arrangement:

This collection is arranged chronologically.