A Guide to the Gov. Patrick Henry Land Grant to James Carson 16 May 1786

Access and use

Location of collection:
Colonial Williamsburg
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Douglas Mayo
Phone: (757) 565-8521
Phone: (757) 565-8520
Fax: (757) 565-8528
Restrictions:

Collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

Gov. Patrick Henry land grant to James Carson, Manuscript #MS 1931.12, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Summary

Creator:
Virginia. Governor (1776-1779 : Henry)
Abstract:
Grant for land in Campbell County, VA
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Gov. Patrick Henry land grant to James Carson, Manuscript #MS 1931.12, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Background

Scope and content:

Governor Henry grants Carson 300 acres of land in Campbell County, Va. Carson was the assignee of Richard Stith, assignee of John Hall, assignee of Aaron Quarles. Issued by virtue of Land Office Treasury Warrant #15,160 dated 1783 February 25. Signed by John Harvie, Re{gister} L{and} O{ffice}. Printed form with manuscript insertions. Bears seal of Virginia.

Biographical / historical:

Patrick Henry, a well known Virginia statesman, served as Governor of the the Commonwealth from 1776 to 1779.

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 1931
Arrangement:

1 item.

Physical location:
On site.
Physical description:
Oversize.