Complaint against William Hall by John Park

Access and use

Location of collection:
George Mason University
2400 Fenwick Library
Special Collections Research Center
Fenwick Library MS2FL
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA 22030
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Mieko Palazzo
Phone: (703) 993-2220
Fax: (703) 993-2669
Restrictions:

There are no access restrictions.

Terms of access:

No known copyright. The Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries believes that this collection is not restricted by copyright or related rights, but a conclusive determination could not be made. (See https://rightsstatements.org/page/NKC/1.0/?language=en)

Preferred citation:

Complaint against William Hall by John Park, C0354, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Summary

Extent:
0.01 Linear Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Minor, John
Abstract:
Complaint against William Hall by John Park of Fairfax County for a debt settlement, written by John Minor on December 6, 1746.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Complaint against William Hall by John Park, C0354, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

Complaint against William Hall by John Park of Fairfax County for a debt settlement, written by John Minor on December 6, 1746. This note appears to have also been used as a summons for all the local sherrifs and constables in Virginia to take into account.

A transcription of this collection is available upon request.

Biographical / historical:

The 18th century was a lively time in Fairfax County, VA history. After being under the control of many different entities, in 1690 the area became controlled by the Fairfax family. Thomas, sixth Lord Fairfax left the land in the charge of his cousin, William Fairfax. In 1742, the area ceased to be part of Prince William County and officially became Fairfax County.

Acquisition information:
The donor is unknown.
Processing information:

Processing completed by Amanda Brent in June 2019. EAD markup completed by Amanda Brent in June 2019. This collection used to be a part of the Virginia historical documents collection, C0034.

Arrangement:

This is a one item collection.

Physical location:
R 72, C 3, S 4
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard