Claims Presented to the Court of Augusta [Virginia], 1782-1785

During the Revolutionary War, the Virginia Militia, State troops and the Continental Army had need of vast stores of provisions. The providers, mostly farmers, were given certificates or receipts as a record of the requisition. Some of these receipts were held and others "sold" or assigned to others at a fraction of their value. The holders of the receipts could then seek reimbursement from Virginia.

In 1782, an act was passed providing for claims to be submitted to special sessions of the county courts for adjudication. These courts received the claims of those who faithfully kept their receipts. From 21 march 1782 until March 1785, these claims in Augusta were heard by the court and if proven by receipt or oath of witnesses, the amount of compensation was established and recompense was made. The details were then recorded on ledger pages and subsequently placed in the keeping of the County Clerk of Augusta.

The original handwritten ledger, now bound in a strong book, is held by the Augusta County Circuit Court clerk at Staunton. It has been faithfully preserved that office since it was created.

Virginia Genealogical Society

2005, 6" x 9", paper, 139 pp.

ISBN: 9781888192178

603-Aug