Imprint Records

[Census of Virginia, 1800, 1810, in the form printed by the United States].

[Aggregate amount of each description of persons within the district of Virginia].

[Census of Virginia for 1810].

Certain acts of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia; passed at a General Assembly, begun and held at the capitol, in the city of Richmond, on Monday the first day of October, in the year of Our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-two, the operation whereof was suspended by an act of the same session until the first day of October, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-three.

We do hereby certify that we have carefully compared the laws contained in this volume, with the originals … at Richmond this 1st day of September, 1809. Creed Taylor. William Munford

Richmond, February 8th, 1808. 1 do hereby certify that 1 have superintended the press during the printing of the “New Revised Code,” by Pleasants and Pace . . . James Rind. 1 do hereby certify that I have carefully compared the several laws printed . . . [approves printing and lists a few corrections] Geo. Wm. Smith.

I do hereby certify, that I have examined, with William Munford, the proof sheets ... of the Continuation of the Revised Code of Laws ... at Richmond, this 2nd of September, 1808. William Waller Hening . . . William Munford

Richmond. February 8th, 1803. I do hereby certify that I have superintended the press during the printing of the "new Revised Code," by Pleasants and Pace ... James Rind. I do hereby certify that I have carefully compared the ... edition ... and ... have found the said laws ... to be truly and accurately printed with the following exceptions ... Geo. Wm. Smith.

Virginia, at a High Court of Chancery held in Richmond the 8th day of May 1786, the representatives of Joist Hite, Robert Green, William Duff, and Robert McCoy, plaintiffs against the executors and heir at law, or other legal representatives of Thomas Lord Fairfax, deceased, defendants, and others ...

Virginia, at a High Court of Chancery held in Richmond, the 8th day of May, 1786 ... John Brown ...

A charge delivered by The Hon. James Wilson, Esq. one of the associate justices of the Supreme Court of the United States, to the grand jury, impanelled for the Circuit Court of the United States, holden for the Middle-Circuit at the capitol, in the city of Richmond, and District of Virginia, on Monday, the 23d day of May, 1791.

Charge to the Grand Jury: At a General Court held at the capitol of the city of Williamsburg, in Virginia, on Monday the 19th of October, 1730. By the Honourable William Gooch, Esq; governour of Virginia. : Publish'd at the request of several gentlemen.

Substitute, proposed by Mr. Mercer, of Loudoun : by way of amendment to the substitute proposed by Mr. Leigh, of Dinwiddie, to the preamble and resolutions, on the subject of the right of the state legislatures to instruct the senators of their respective states, in the Congress of the United States.

Charlotte Temple. A tale of truth. By Mrs. Rowson, late of the New Theatre, Philadelphia; author of Victoria, The inquisitor, Fille de chambre, &c. ; Two volumes in one

The charter, and statutes, of the College of William and Mary, in Virginia. In Latin and English.

Copy of the charter of Norfolk Borough. : Incorporated the 15th of September, 1736.

The charter of the College of William & Mary.

The charter, transfer, and statutes, of the College of William and Mary, in Virginia: in Latin and English.

Christ Crucified, the foundation of the Christian's hope. A sermon, preached in the Monumental Church, in the city of Richmond, on Tuesday, May 23, 1815. On the occasion of the meeting of the convention of the Diocese of Virginia, and of the ordination of the Revd. William Hawley. By the Right Reverend, Richard Channing Moore, D.D. Bishop of the Prot. Epis. Church, Virginia.

Christ, the true God. An essay, in which the divinity of Jesus Christ is evinced to be a scriptural doctrine. By George W. Snyder.

Ein Christags-Geschenk für kleine Knaben; oder Eine Sammlung von verschiedenen Unterredungen. Das 3te Virginische Kinderbuch.

Ein Christags-Geschenk für kleine Mägdlein; oder Eine Sammlung von verschiedenen Unterredungen. : Das 4te Virginische Kinderbuch.

The Christian catechism, composed for the instruction of youth in the knowledge of the Christian religion. Together with morning & evening hymns, prayers, &c. By Paul Henkel, Minister of the Gospel. Second edition

The Christian confession of the faith of the harmless Christians, in the Netherlands, known by the name of Mennonists.

Christian election, explained and vindicated against misconception and false deductions: in a sermon, delivered at the Green Spring Church, Washington, Virginia. By the Reverend Stephen Bovell

Christian panoply; containing An apology for the Bible; in a series of letters, addressed to Thomas Paine, author of a book entitled The age of reason, part the second. By R. Watson, D.D. F.R.S. Lord Bishop of Landaff, and Regius Professor of Divinity in the University of Cambridge: An address to scoffers at religion. By the same author: and a brief view of the historical evidences of Christianity. By William Paley, M.A. Arch Deacon of Carlysle [sic].

Christian resignation. A sermon, delivered at Martinsburgh, January 10, 1819, on occasion of the death of Mrs. Maria M. Smith.

The Address of the carrier's [sic], to the patrons of The Enquirer. Richmond, Christmas, 1809.

Church hymn book, consisting of newly composed hymns, with an addition of hymns and psalms, from other authors, carefully adapted for the use of public worship, and many other occasions. By Paul Henkel, minister of the Gospel. … First edition.

Circular. Richmond, July 11, 1806. Sir, In pursuance of an advice of the Council of State, I have to request that you will be pleased to forward to me ... a return of the strength of each volunteer company under your command ... as the executive are prevented from exercising some of their functions in relation to the militia, by the want of the information now sought ...

Sir, Having secured the copy right of a book, of which the enclosed is a prospectus, I take the liberty ... of requesting such information of the events of the period mentioned in the prospectus, as you may, from your public station, have been particularly acquainted with. ...

Circular … Richmond, 9th July 1810.

Circular: Richmond 23d March, 1801. Gentlemen, I have to request that you will send me a return of all the justices in the commission of the peace for your county ...

Richmond, April 27, 1796. Gentlemen, a meeting of the citizens of this place, having appointed us to correspond with our fellow citizens ... on the subject of the enclosed resolutions … Let us beg gentlemen that you will give us your aid in carrying this great object into effect, that it may be proved to the American public that the friends of the popular branch of our government are at the same time the friends of order, and that they can be as active and as firm in maintaining the Constitution, as those who have the temerity to assail it. … [signed] Richard Adams, Alex. Campbell, William Foushee, John Dawson, Samuel McCraw, James Rind, Alexander Quarrier.

Williamsburg, May 31, 1774. : Gentlemen, Last Sunday morning several letters were received from Boston, Philadelphia, and Maryland, on the most interesting and important subject of American grievances. The inhabitants of Boston seem to be in a most piteous and melancholy situation, and are doubtful whether they will be able to sustain the impending blow without the assistance and cooperation of the other colonies.

[Letter for county lieutenants requiring an immediate call of the militia

In council, January 19, 1781. Sir, the invasion of our country by the enemy at the close of the late session of assembly, their pushing immediately to this place, the dispersion of the public papers, which for the purpose of saving them necessarily took place, and the injury done at the printing office, have been so many causes operating unfortunately to the delay of transmitting you those acts of assembly which required immediate execution. …

[Apportionment of Militia].

Council chamber, April 23d, 1811. The following advice was adopted by the Council of State for the commonwealth of Virginia, on Tuesday the 23d April. ... that, until the appointment of a governor by the legislature, all such bonds and recognizances shall be given, "to George William Smith, lieutenant governor ... now exercising the functions of governor and to his successors in the office of governor" ...

In Council, December 27, 1786. : The board taking into consideration the act of the General Assembly ..."Act to amend and reduce into one act the severed laws for regulating and disciplining the militia and guarding against invasions and insurrections" … advise that a letter be written to the clerks of the several counties, requiring the names of all the officers of the militia thereof not appointed under the Militia Law of October 1784.

In Council (Richmond) Nov. 14, 1780: Gentlemen, The General Assembly on their meeting, having found it necessary to authorize the Executive to take measures for laying up a store of beef for the subsistence of the army and militia: we have appointed Col. Richard Morris to superintend and direct this very important operation ...

[Advice of council instructing agents for collection of arrearages of taxes].

[Circular letter of executive respecting delinquent sheriffs].

In Council, January 29, 1787. Gentlemen, The executive having addressed you on the 20th of February 1786, concerning pensioners; I beg leave to refer to you their letter. They are still solicitous for a strict adherence to the recommendations, then made, ... I am, gentlemen, your most obedient humble servant, [blank].

Sir, As the Committee of Safety is not sitting, I take the liberty to enclose you a copy of the proclamation issued by Lord Dunmore; : the design and tendency of which, you will observe, is fatal to the publick safety. An early and unremitting Attention to the Government of Slaves may, I hope, counteract this dangerous Attempt. Constant, and well directed Patrols, seem indispensably necessary. I doubt not of every possible Exertion, in your Power, for the publick Good; … P. Henry. Head-Quarters, Williamsburg, November 20, 1775.

(Circular.) Richmond, January 25, 1794. Gentlemen, it is essentially necessary that all vacancies in the office of escheator, within this commonwealth, be filled up ...

[Circular and laws of Congress concerning the raising the quota of 100,000 men].

Richmond, January [blank] 1793. Gentlemen, I do myself the honor to transmit to you, without loss of time, certain acts passed the last session of the General Assembly. Among them you will find one intitled, "An act for regulating the militia of this Commonwealth." It is important to the community, that the objects of that law be carried into execution without delay. ...

(Circular.) Richmond, Supervisor's-Office, December 31st, 1795. Gentlemen, In the course of examining the late revenue returns and accounts which have come into this office, it is found necessary to call your attention to several of your respective collectors, whose negligence in the several branches of revenue, are so extremely great, that it is impossible to suffer them to pass unnoticed.

To prevent impositions, the board advise, that from and after the first day of March, 1787, no testimonial be given unless, the instrument of writing, to which it is to be annexed, be sealed with the seal of the Office from which it may come, if such Office be by law required to keep a seal. The governor orders accordingly, copy teste, Archibald Blair, C.C.