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Convention met at Richmond, List of the Delegates, Edmund Pendleton elected President, and John Tazewell appointed Clerk, Letter from Colonel Woodford, representing the situation of the Troops under his command, Colonel Woodford directed to risk as little as possible, and, if necessary, to accept assistance from North-Carolina. [1775-12-01] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0075] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Convention met at Williamsburgh. [1775-12-04] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0077] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Rev. Thomas Price appointed Chaplain, Committee of Safety directed to lay their proceedings before the Convention, Convention in Committee on the state of the Colony, report progress, Committee of Safety revived, Committee to examine Charles Robinson, apprehended as a suspected person. [1775-12-05] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0077] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Intercepted Letters to be transmitted to the Committee of Safety unopened, Further progress in Committee On the state of the Colony. [1775-12-06] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0077] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Five hundred effective men to be employed for the protection and defence of Northampton and Accomack. [1775-12-07] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0078] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Committee to draw up a Declaration in answer to Lord Dunmore's Proclamation of November 7, Venders of Salt permitted to fix their own prices,Treasurer of the Colony required to purchase for the publick use all good Gunpowder imported into, or manufactured there, Money advanced to the Rev. John Dixon, to assist him in his Salt-works. [1775-12-08] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0079] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Money advanced to Charles Carter, and to the Dumfries Saltpetre Company, as an encouragement to promote the manufacture of Saltpetre. [1775-12-09] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0079] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Representations from the Committees of Accomack and Warwick, referred to the Committee on the state of the Colony, Committee to inquire into the conduct of John Goodrich, and others. [1775-12-11] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0080] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Resolution approving the conduct of Colonel Woodford, in the late action at Great Bridge. [1775-12-12] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0080] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Declaration in answer to Lord Dunmore's Proclamation of November 7. [1775-12-13] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0081] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Colonel Woodford directed to effect an exchange of the Prisoners in his possession for our worthy countrymen now confined by Lord Dunmore. [1775-12-13] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0082] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Petition from surviving Captains of Companies in the late expedition against the Indians. [1775-12-13] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0083] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Regular forces of the Colony to be increased to eight Battalions, of ten Companies each, one Of the Battalions to be composed of Germans, with German Officers, Report of Committee on Charles Robinson's case: He is permitted to go at large on parole. [1775-12-13] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0083] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Colonel Woodford directed to send to Williamsburgh all Tories who have borne Arms against the Colony, to extend indulgence to such as joined Lord Dunmore through necessity, and to permit the distressed Highlanders to pass to North-Carolina. [1775-12-14] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0084] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Declaration offering pardon to the Slaves Who have taken Arms under Lord Dunmore, upon returning to their duty. [1775-12-14] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0084] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Arms and Accoutrements taken at Great Bridge to be appropriated to publick use, and the value thereof divided among the Soldiers, Reprisals on the Property of Lord Dunmore, for Property seized by him, not permitted without the order of the Convention, Captive Slaves to be employed at the Lead Mine in Fincastle County. [1775-12-14] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0085] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Carter Braxton appointed a Delegate to the Continental Congress, in place of the late Peyton Randolph. [1775-12-15] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0085] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Petition of Robert Stephen. [1775-12-16] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0086] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Petition from Inhabitants of Lunenburgh County, praying the establishment of a Test, whereby the friends of America may be distinguished from those who are inimical to the glorious cause in which the country is engaged. [1775-12-16] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0086] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Petition from Dr. Archibald Campbell, Denies the charge against him, that he had taken an active part under Lord Dunmore, relative to the late transactions in Norfolk, and prays the protection of the Convention, in behalf of the Inhabitants of the Borough. [1775-12-16] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0086] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Twelve Members of new Committee of Safety elected. [1775-12-16] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0087] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Committee of Nansemond County directed to prevent the sailing of a Vessel to Great Brittain with Naval Stores. [1775-12-18] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0087] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Petitions from Joseph Simpson, John Campbell, and Alexander Ross, for losses in the late expedition against the Indians, for repairs of Fort Pitt, building Fort Fincastle, and advances to Major Connolly. [1775-12-18] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0088] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Order of the Day. [1775-12-18] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0088] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Petition from Edward Hack Moseley, of Princess Anne, and Matthew Phripp, of Norfolk: They are represented as inimical to their country, and request a hearing before the Convention. [1775-12-19] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0089] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Representation from the Committee for the County of Caroline. [1775-12-19] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0089] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Natives of Great Britain, Inhabitants of the Colony having violated the Continental Association, and become active promoters of the cruel and arbitrary persecutions of the people, and propagators of falsehoods against them the Resolution formerly passed in their favour is rescinded. [1775-12-19] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0089] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Ordinance for establishing a General Test, presented, and read the first time. [1775-12-20] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0091] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Petition of John Burroughs. [1775-12-20] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0091] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Petitions of Inhabitants of Augusta County, for remuneration for services and expenses in the late Indian War. [1775-12-20] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0091] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Soldiers in the regular service to be allowed Hunting-Shirts, Leggins, and Bindings for their Hats, by the publick. [1775-12-20] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0091] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Proceedings of the Commissioners to treat with the Indians laid before the Convention, County-Lieutenants required to keep double Patroles during the ensuing holidays, Troops raised by an Ordinance of the last Convention, in Fincastle County, to be disbanded. [1775-12-20] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0092] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Representation of William Finnie. [1775-12-20] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0092] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Ordinances for raising an additional number of Forces for the defence and protection of the Colony, and for establishing a mode of making Tobacco payments during the discontinuance of the Tobacco Law, presented and read the first time. [1775-12-21] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0092] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Petition of John Willoughby of the County of Norfolk, requesting to be beard on the reports against him, of being inimical to the interests of his cormtry. [1775-12-21] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0093] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Mr. Mercer. [1775-12-21] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0093] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Petition of Archibald Govan, praying that, as he has not infringed the Association, he may not be made to suffer for the unfriendly Letters found on board his Vessel. [1775-12-21] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0093] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Ordinance for raising an additional number of Forces, read a second time, and referred to a Committee of the Whole Convention. [1775-12-21] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0093] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Petition of the Inhabitants of Frederick, and others residing westward of the Blue Ridge, for payment for expenses and losses in late Indian War. [1775-12-21] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0094] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Petition of Sampson and George Matthews. [1775-12-21] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0094] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Petition of Gary Mitchell, praying that, as he is suspected of being unfriendly to his country, there may be a full inquiry into his conduct. [1775-12-22] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0094] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Thanks to the Officers, Volunteers, and Soldiers of North-Carolina, for their prompt and generous aid in defence of our common rights against the enemies of America. [1775-12-22] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0095] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Petition from sundry persons of Cumberland County, praying that the indulgence granted to Foreigners may be recalled, and a General Test established for all suspected persons. [1775-12-22] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0095] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Petition of James Wood, of Frederick County, Captain of a Company in the late expedition against the Shawanese Towns, praying remuneration for losses sustained by him. Thanks to Colonel Elliot, to James and Richard Barton, and to the Inhabitants of Hampton, for their successful exertions in defeating the designs of our enemies. [1775-12-23] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0096] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Met and Adjourned. [1775-12-25] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0097] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Charles Robinson ordered to be discharged from his Parole, Ordinance for raising an additional number of Forces, considered in Committee of the Whole. [1775-12-26] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0097] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Same Ordinance further considered. [1775-12-27] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0098] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Committee to consider the services of Mr. James Wood, who was sent among the Indians on the Western Frontier prior to the late treaty at Fort Pitt. [1775-12-28] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0098] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Colonel Howe directed to inform Captain Bellew, of His Majesty's Ship Liverpool, that, if he can satisfy the Convention that he comes to Virginia on a friendly errand, Provisions may be furnished for his crew, but, if not, the Inhabitants of Virginia will not contribute towards their own destruction. [1775-12-29] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0099] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Apportionment of the Salt taken by the Cruisers at Hampton among the several Counties of the Colony. [1775-12-29] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0099] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Ordinance for raising an additional number of Forces, further considered. [1775-12-29] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0101] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Same Ordinance further considered. [1775-12-30] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0101] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Thanks to the Rev. Mr. Griffiths for his truly patriotick Sermon preached yesterday, Ordinance for raising an additional number of Forces, further considered. [1776-01-01] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0102] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Terms offered by Colonel Howe to the Inhabitants of Norfolk who had joined Lord Dunmore, and desired to return, approved by the Convention. [1776-01-02] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0103] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Sampson Matthews. [1776-01-02] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0103] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Richard Hopper. [1776-01-02] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0103] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Thanks to Reverend Mr. Griffiths. [1776-01-02] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0104] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Robert Karr. [1776-01-02] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0104] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
John Mohan. [1776-01-02] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0104] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Thomas Walker. [1776-01-02] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0104] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Edward Snickers. [1776-01-02] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0104] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
James Wood. [1776-01-02] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0104] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Counties of Frederick and Augusta. [1776-01-02] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0104] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Order of the Day. [1776-01-02] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0105] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Mary Durley. [1776-01-03] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0105] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Archibald Campbell. [1776-01-03] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0105] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Mr. Cary. [1776-01-03] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0106] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Memorial of Lieutenant-Colonel Christian, William Preston, and Arthur Campbell, asking remuneration for services in late Indian war. [1776-01-03] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0106] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Archibald Govan. [1776-01-03] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0107] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Richard Hopper. [1776-01-03] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0107] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Order of the Day. [1776-01-03] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0107] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Stephen Pierce. [1776-01-03] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0107] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Ordinance for raising additional Forces, further considered. [1776-01-03] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0108] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Edward Hack Moseley and Edward Hack Mosely, Jun., discharged on their parole not to give intelligence or assistance to the enemies of America. [1776-01-03] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0108] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Matthew Phripp of Norfolk, who, in his extremity, had taken Lord Dunmore's Oath, in the opinion of the Convention ought to be restored to the confidence of his countrymen. [1776-01-04] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0108] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Report of the Committee appointed to inquire whether the Goods taken on board several Vessels at Hampton were imported agreeably to the Continental Association, and whether the same belonged to friends to America, or to enemies of this Colony. [1776-01-05] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0109] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Report of Committee on the Services of Mr. James Wood. [1776-01-05] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0110] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Letter and Thanks. [1776-01-05] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0111] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Petition and Sundry. [1776-01-05] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0111] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Ordinance for raising additional Forces, further considered Proceedings of the Court of Inquiry held on the Prisoners taken at Norfolk, and in the neighbourhood thereof, laid before the Convention. [1776-01-05] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0111] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Report of Committee on Petition of Alexander Ross and William Thompson, of Pittsburgh. [1776-01-06] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0112] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Ordinance for raising additional Forces, further considered in Committee of the Whole -- to be reported to the Convention on the 9th instant. [1776-01-06] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0113] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Postmaster. [1776-01-08] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0113] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Treasurer ordered to advance one thousand Pounds for the relief of the Inhabitants of Norfolk who have suffered from the destruction of that town. [1776-01-08] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0113] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
The cases of two Vessels taken by Captain Barron, in Hampton Roads, and carried up York River, laid before the Convention by the President. [1776-01-08] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0114] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Report of the Committee on the Petition of Sampson and George Matthews. [1776-01-08] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0114] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Resolution appointing Colonel John Bowyer Commissioner of Claims on account of the late expedition against the Indians, rescinded, and Joseph Cabell appointed in his stead. [1776-01-08] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0115] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Report on Petition of Robert Carr. [1776-01-09] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0115] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Indians. [1776-01-09] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0115] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Petition of Richard Hopper, master of the Ship Rockingham. in behalf of the owners, Merchants in Hull, England. [1776-01-09] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0115] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Ordinance for raising additional Forces, with several amendments. reported to the Convention from the Committee of the Whole, Amendments to be considered tomorrow. [1776-01-09] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0116] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Petition of Joseph Bowman. [1776-01-10] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0116] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Letter from Council of Safety of North Carolina: Colonel Howe has orders to remain in Virginia as long as the publick service may require, Committee of Safety directed to inform the Virginia Delegates in Congress that the state of affairs requires an increase of the Regular Forces to nine Regiments necessary, and requesting they may be taken in Continental pay, Cargo of the Brig Fanny, taken by Captain Barren, and carried to Cumberland, to be disposed of for the use of the Colony. [1776-01-10] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0116] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Ordinance for raising additional Forces, read third time and passed, Hugh Mercer elected Colonel of the Third Regiment. [1776-01-11] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0117] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Brig Fanny ordered to be delivered to her owner, Joseph Hewes, of North-Carolina, a member of the General Congress, a known friend to America, and wholly a stranger to the ill conduct of the Captain. [1776-01-12] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0118] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Account. [1776-01-12] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0119] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Evan Williams. [1776-01-12] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0119] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Joseph Bowman. [1776-01-12] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0119] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
James Trimble. [1776-01-12] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0119] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Field-Officers of the seven additional Regiments appointed. [1776-01-12] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0119] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Petition of sundry Inhabitants of Norfolk and Princess Anne Counties, setting forth their sufferings from the Troops under Lord Ditmore, and their apprehension of greater cruelties if our Troops are dislodged from Norfolk. [1776-01-13] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0121] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Order of the Day. [1776-01-13] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0121] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Colonel Howe appeared before the Convention, and examined concerning the present situation of Norfolk, and the neighbourhood thereof. [1776-01-13] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0124] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Evan Williams. [1775-01-15] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0124] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Inhabitants of Norfolk and Princess Anne Counties, exposed to the attacks of the enemy, advised to remove, with their effects, the poorer to be assisted by the publick. [1776-01-15] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0124] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Report of Committee to inquire into the cases of the Prisoners in the City of Williamsburgh: Alexander Gordon and others to be detained as Prisoners of War, Caleb Whitehurst and others to be discharged on parole not to aid Lord Dunmore in future. [1776-01-15] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0124] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Report of Committee on Petition of John Goodrich. [1776-01-16] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0125] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Richard H. Lee. [1775-01-16] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0125] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Mr. Parker. [1776-01-16] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0126] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
John Goodrich. [1776-01-16] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0126] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
John Goodrich and June. [1776-01-16] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0126] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Orders. [1776-01-16] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0126] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Prisoners sent by the Committee of Northampton County to be examined by the Committee of Safety. [1776-01-17] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0127] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Report of the Committee on Prisoners confined in the Publick Jail: Slaves who have borne Arms in the service of Lord Dunmore to be sent to the West India Islands, and sold. [1776-01-17] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0127] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Colonel of the First Regiment allowed an Aid-de-camp, William Finnie elected Deputy Quartermaster General, Thomas Bullitt, Adjutant General, and John Sears, Deputy Adjutant-General. [1776-01-18] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0128] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Committee to inquire into, and report upon, the conduct of the Officers and Militia of Princess Anne County. [1776-01-19] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0129] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
The propriety of opening the American Ports to all willing to trade with us, Great Britain, Ireland, and the British West Indies, excepted, recommended to the consideration of the Continental Congress, All Public Money, except his Majesty's Quitrents, now in the hands of Collectors, and other Officers, to be paid into the hands of the Treasurer of the Colony Adjourned to April 2, to meet in Williamsburgh. [1776-1-20] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0130] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Ordinances passed by the Convention, For raising an additional number of Forces for the defence and protection of the Colony. [1776-01-20] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0131] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
For appointing Sheriffs. [1776-01-20] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0141] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
For amending the Ordinance for providing Arms and Ammunition for the use of the Colony. [1776-01-20] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0141] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
For reviving and amending an Ordinance appointing a Committee of Safety. [1776-01-20] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0142] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
For establishing Tobacco Payments during the discontinuance of the Inspection Law. [1776-01-20] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0142] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
Amending an Ordinance for regulating the election of Delegates and Committee-men. [1776-01-20] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0144] [Document Details][Complete Volume]
For establishing a mode of punishment for the enemies to America, in Virginia. [1776-01-20] Virginia, Convention. [S4-V4-p0145] [Document Details][Complete Volume]