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Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Virginia. Held at the Masons' Hall, in the city of Richmond, on Monday the 10th day of December A.L. 5798--A.D. 1798.

Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Virginia. Held at the Masons-Hall, in the city of Richmond, on Monday the 23d day of November A.D. 1795--A.L. 5795

Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, : Held at the Masons Hall in the city of Richmond, on Monday the twenty-eighth day of November, A.L. 5796--A.D. 1796

Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Virginia. : Held at the Masons' Hall, in the city of Richmond, on Monday the twenty-seventh day of November, A.L. 5797--A.D.1797

Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, Held at the Masons-Hall, in the city of Richmond, on Monday the twenty eighth day of October, A.L. five thousand seven hundred and ninety three.

[Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, Held at the Masons-Hall, in the city of Richmond, on Tuesday the twenty eighth day of October, A.L. five thousand seven hundred and ninety four].

Proceedings of the Fifth Annual Meeting of the Richmond Baptist Foreign and Domestic Mission Society, held in Richmond, April, 1818: to which are added, The report of the Board of Managers, and, Extracts from an interesting communication made to the Board, by Elder Samuel L. Straughan, Missionary to Maryland.

The proceedings of the convention of delegates, : held at Richmond town, in the colony of Virginia, on Friday, the 1st of December, 1775. And afterwards by adjournment in the city of Williamsburg. Re-printed by a resolution of the House of delegates, of the 24 February, 1816.

The Proceedings of the convention of delegates, held at the town of Richmond, in the colony of Virginia, on Friday the 1st of December, 1775, and afterwards, by adjournment, in the city of Williamsburg

Proceedings of the Convention of Delegates, held at the Capitol, in the city of Williamsburg, in the colony of Virginia, on Monday the 6th of May, 1776

The proceedings of the convention of delegates, held at the Capitol, in the city of Williamsburg. In the colony of Virginia, on Monday, the 6th of May, 1776. Re-printed by a Resolution of the House of delegates, of the 24 February, 1816.

The proceedings of the convention of delegates for the counties and corporations in the colony of Virginia, : held at Richmond town, in the county of Henrico, on Monday the 17th of July 1775. Re-printed by a Resolution of the House of delegates, of the 24 February, 1816.

The Proceedings of the Convention of Delegates for the counties and corporations in the colony of Virginia: held at Richmond town, in the county of Henrico, on Monday the 17th of July, 1775.

The proceedings of the convention of delegates for the counties and corporations in the colony of Virginia, : held at Richmond town, in the county of Henrico, on the 20th of March, 1775. Re-printed by a resolution of the House of Delegates, of the 24th February, 1816.

At a convention of delegates for the counties and corporations in the colony of Virginia, at the town of Richmond, in the county of Henrico, on Monday the 20th of March, 1775

At a convention of delegates for the counties and corporations in the colony of Virginia, at the town of Richmond, in the county of Henrico, on Monday the 20th of March, 1775

Journal of the proceedings of the convention held at Richmond, in the county of Henrico, on the 20th day of March, 1775.

Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Virginia: held at the Mason's Hall, in the city of Richmond on Wednesday, the twenty third day of November, A.L. five thousand seven hundred and ninety one.

Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of Virginia: holden at the Mason's Hall, in the city of Richmond on Friday, the twenty-eighth day of October, A.L. five thousand seven hundred and ninety one, A.D. one thousand seven hundred and ninety one.

The proceedings of the House of Burgesses of Virginia,: convened in General Assembly, on Thursday the first day of June, 1775, will fully appear in their Journals, printed at large; but as it was judged necessary that the most material transactions should be seen in one connected and distinct point of view, the House ordered that these should be published in a pamphlet, and they are contained in the following sheets.

A True and faithful narrative of the proceedings of the House of Burgesses of North Carolina, : met in Assembly for the said province at Newbern, Feburary [sic] 5th 1739 [o.s.]. On the articles of complaint exhibited before them against the Honourable William Smith, Esq; chief justice of the said province, for high crimes and misdemeanors done and committed by the said William Smith in the execution of his office. Published for the justification of the gentlemen members of that House, who voted the said articles sufficiently proved for the said chief justice to be charged therewith. Addressed to the freeholders of North-Carolina.

Debates and other proceedings of the Convention of Virginia, convened at Richmond, on Monday the 2d day of June, 1788, for the purpose of deliberating on the Constitution recommended by the Grand Federal Convention. To which is prefixed, the Federal Constitution [volume I].

Debates and other proceedings of the Convention of Virginia, convened at Richmond, on Monday the 2d day of June, 1788, for the purpose of deliberating on the Constitution recommended by the Grand Federal Convention. To which is prefixed, the Federal Constitution [volume II].

Debates and other proceedings of the Convention of Virginia, convened at Richmond, on Monday the 2d day of June, 1788, for the purpose of deliberating on the Constitution recommended by the Grand Federal Convention. To which is prefixed, the Federal Constitution [volume III].

[Report of the proceedings of the visitors of the central college near Charlottesville, Jan. 6. 1818!

Wednesday, July 14, 1779. Williamsburg to wit: Ever attentive to the interests of their country, jealously concerned for its welfare, and justly alarmed at the critical situation in which America stands, some publick spirited inhabitants of this city, having maturely considered the premises, are of the opinion, that from the present alarming depreciated state of our paper currencies, the exorbitant prices of all the articles and necessaries of life, imported or manufactured, and the dangerous practices of monopolizers, forestallers, engrossers, consequent and inevitable ruin will ensue, unless by tireless and spirited exertions of the independent and patriotick friends of the country, a speedy and effectual remedy is applied to these great and growing evils, … have therefore determined to call for ... a town-meeting, to be held at the town courthouse to-morrow, at 10 o'clock

Proceedings in different parts of Virginia, on the subject of the late conduct of the general governments.

[Proclamation of Edmund Randolph, governor, relative to Edward Watkins, Jan. 11, 1787]

By the United States of America in Congress assembled. : A proclamation, declaring the cessation of arms, as well by sea as by land, agreed upon between the United States of America and His Britannic Majesty; and enjoining the observance thereof. ... Done in Congress, at Philadelphia, this eleventh day of April, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty three ...

[Proclamation of the executive for a thanksgiving]

Whereas I have reason to apprehend that the government of Pennsylvania, in prosecution of their claim to Pittsburg and its dependencies, will endeavour to obstruct His Majesty's government thereof under my administration, by illegal or unwarrantable commitments of the officers I have appointed ... Given under my hand and the seal of the colony, at Williamsburg, this 25th day of April, 1774, and in the 14th year of His Majesty's reign

[Proclamation of Baron von Steuben on Impending Invasion]

Virginia, ss. By the Honourable Sir William Gooch, Bart. ... lieutenant-governor ... A proclamation, proroguing the General Assembly. ... to Thursday the twenty-seventh day of October next ... Given under my hand at Williamsburg, this twenty sixth day of August, in the twenty second year of His Majesty's reign.

By the governor a proclamation. Having received intelligence that the enemy took possession of Washington ... Done at Richmond, this 26th day of August, one thousand eight hundred and fourteen. Jas. Barbour.

Virginia, ss. By the Hon. Robert Dinwiddie, Esq.; His Majesty's lieutenant-governor and commander in chief of this dominion. A proclamation, for encouraging men to enlist in His Majesty's service for the defence and security of this colony. : Whereas it is determined that a fort be immediately built on the River Ohio .. Given at the Council-chamber in Williamsburg, on the 19th day of February, in the 27th year of His Majesty's reign, annoque Domini 1754.

By His Excellency Thomas Jefferson, Esq; governour of the Commonwealth of Virginia: A proclamation. : Whereas during the incursions which have been made into this and others of the United States, by the forces of His Britannic Majesty, a practice hath been introduced by them unauthorised by the law of nations and unattempted in any other age or by any other enemy ... Given under my hand and the seal of the Commonwealth at Richmond, this nineteenth day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and eighty one, and of the Commonwealth the fifth.

[Proclamation of the executive for an embargo]

By the Governor of the commonwealth of Virginia : a proclamation whereas various complaints from militia officers and others, of the inconvenience of the uniform (now established) ... prescribing the uniform of the militia of this commonwealth ... given under my hand as Governor ... at Richmond, this twenty-third day of January ... one thousand eight hundred and twelve ... Js. Barbour

[Proclamation of the executive convening the assembly]

Virginia, sc. By the Honble Francis Fauquier, Esq.... A proclamation. : Whereas I have... letters from... General Gage and Major William Murraye... informing me that several people of Virginia have seated themselves on lands belonging to the Indians... I have... to put a stop to these... encroachments... Williamsburg this 31st day of July, 1766...

By the governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia: A Proclamation. Whereas the public interest demands that the General Assembly be convened before the time to which they stand adjourned; I have therefore thought proper, with the advice of the Council of State, to issue this my Proclamation, appointing the First Day of October next, for the meeting of the said General Assembly, at which time their attendance is required at the Capitol, in the city of Richmond. Given under my hand, as governor, and under the seal of the Commonwealth, at Richmond, the 7th day of June, 1792. Henry Lee.

By His Excellency the Right Honourable John Earl of Dunmore, His Majesty's lieutenant and governor general of the colony and dominion of Virginia, and vice admiral of the same: a proclamation. Virginia, to wit. Whereas His Majesty did, at the request of the Assembly of this colony, permit the western boundary thereof to be extended as the same has been run and ascertained by Colonel Donelson, and other surveyor, … and whereas his Majesty … ordered that all that Tract of Land … be put up for public sale … And whereas Advice has been received, that on Richard Henderson, and other disorderly Persons, his Associates, under Pretense of a Purchase made from the Indians, contrary to aforesaid Orders, … if the said Henderson, or others … shall take Possession of, or occupy any Land within the Limits … that he or they be required … forthwith to depart … and in case of Refusal ..he or they may be immediately finded or imprisoned ... Given under my hand, and the seal of this colony, the 21st day of March, in the 15th year of His Majesty's reign.

By His Excellency the Right Honourable John Earl of Dunmore, His Majesty's lieutenant and governor general of the colony and dominion of Virginia, and vice admiral of the same: A Proclamation. Virginia, to wit. Whereas certain persons, stiling themselves delegates of several of His Majesty's colonies in America, having presumed without His Majesty's authority or consent, to assemble together at Philadelphia in the months of September and October last, have thought fit, among other unwarrantable Proceedings, to resolve that it will be necessary that another Congress should be held … I am commanded … to prevent such appointment of Delegates, and to exhort all Persons .. to desist from such an unjustifiable Proceeding ... Given under my hand, and the seal of this colony, the 28th day of March, in the 15th year of His Majesty's reign.

Virginia. sc. By the Hon. Francis Fauquier, Esq. His Majesty's lieutenant-governour, and commander in chief of the said colony and dominion: a proclamation. Whereas a party of Cherokees arrived at Staunton in Augusta, and intended to proceed from thence to Winchester, having obtained a pass ... were on their way thither attacked by upwards of twenty men ... I have thought proper... to issue out this proclamation... promising a reward of one hundred pounds... Given under my hand at Williamsburg, this 13th day of May, 1765, and in the fifth year of His Majesty's reign.

By the governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, a proclamation. The president of the United States having been pleased to communicate to me, that a treaty will be held with the hostile Indian tribes, on or about the first day of June at Lower Sandusky ... Given under my hand and under the seal of the Commonwealth, at Richmond, this thirteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-three, and of the Commonwealth the seventeenth.

Tuesday, the 24th of May, 14 Geo. III. 1774. This House being deeply impressed with apprehension of the great dangers to be derived to British America, from the hostile invasion of the city of Boston, in our sister colony of Massachusetts Bay, whose commerce and harbour are on the 1st day of June next to be stopped by an armed force, deem it highly necessary that the first day of June be set apart by the members of this House as a day of fasting, humiliation, and prayer devoutly to implore the divine interposition for averting the heavy calamity wiiich threatens destruction to our civil righlts, and the evils of civil war; ...

By the governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia. --- A proclamation. Whereas it is represented to me, by His Excellency Thomas Mifflin, Esquire, governor of the state of Pennsylvania, supported by the depositions of William Wilson and John Hillman, that on the 9th day of March last, Samuel Brady and Francis McGuire, with a body of armed men, made an attack on a party of Delaware Indians ... Given under my hand and the seal of the Commonwealth at Richmond, this third day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and ninety-one

By His Excellency the Right Hon. John Earl of Dunmore ... A proclamation. Virginia, to wit, Whereas I have been informed, from undoubted authority, that a certain Patrick Henry, of the county of Hanover, and a number of deluded followers, have taken up arms ... I have thought it proper … to issue this my Proclamation, strictly charging all Persons, upon their Allegiance, not to aid, abet, or give Countenance to, the said Patrick Henry, or any other Persons concerned in such unwarrantable Combinations; … Given under my hand, and the seal of the colony, at Williamsburg, this 6th day of May, 1775.

By His Excellency the Right Hon. John Earl of Dunmore, His Majesty's lieutenant and governor general of the colony and dominion of Virginia, and vice admiral of the same: a proclamation. : Virginia, to wit, Whereas, upon petitions of sundry persons claiming and settled upon lands in the back parts of this colony, praying that the grants made to the officers and soldiers under His Majesty's proclamation in 1763 might not be located so as to interfere with their claims ... Given under my hand and the seal of the colony, at Williamsburg, this 8th day of May, 1775, and in the 15th year of His Majesty's reign.

By His Excellency the Right Honourable John Earl of Dunmore, His Majesty's lieutenant and governour-general of the colony and dominion of Virginia, and vice admiral of the same: a proclamation. As I have ever entertained hopes that an accommodation might have taken place between Great Britain and this colony ... I do, in virtue of the power and authority to me given, by His Majesty, determine to execute martial law ... Given under my hand, on board the ship William, off Norfolk, the 7th day of November, in the 16th year of His Majesty's reign.