Records Relating to Abandoned and Confiscated Lands — Fort Monroe (Subassistant Commissioner, 5th District)

Source catalog description

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The four volumes of records relating to abandoned and confiscated lands, 1 (193), 2 (194), 3 (195), and 4 (196), cover the period 1865–68. The volumes contain lists of abandoned property in Elizabeth City, Norfolk, Warrick, York, James City, Northampton, Princess Anne, King William, and Gloucester. Volume 1 (193) contains the same information as in the land reports submitted to the Assistant Commissioner. This book probably served as the retained copy of that report. Volume 2 (194) consists of 10 or more "lists" and includes lists of buildings and lands rented by the Bureau and applications for restoration of property. Volume 3 (195) contains lists of abandoned lots in Hampton and lands in Warrick County, some of which were rented.

Collection

Records of the Field Offices for the State of Virginia, Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, 1865–1872

Archival grouping

Records of the Field Offices for the State of Virginia, Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, 1865–1872 / Series 3: Subordinate Field Offices / 3.65: Fort Monroe (Subassistant Commissioner, 5th District)

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