Administrative Information

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Preferred Citation

Virginia. Governor (1827-1830 : Giles). Applications for command of the guard at Warrenton, 1827-1828. Accession 50579, State government records collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Acquisition Information

Acquired prior to 1905

Historical Information

An act passed in 1826 concerning the Armory. Part of this act sought to establish an additional arsenal. On 14 May 1827, Col. John Robert Wallace wrote Governor William B. Giles recommending Warrenton as a suitable place for the arsenal. John W. Green & John Macrae were appointed by Governor on 3 July 1827 to examine and report on the most eligible site for the establishment of an arsenal in the town of Warrenton or its vicinity.

Scope and Content

Contains letters of recommendation to Governor William B. Giles, Lt. Governor Peter V. Daniel, or members of the Council of State for individuals to superintend the arsenal proposed to be established in Warrenton. Includes a letter of recommendation from John Marshall for Col. John Kemper. Also includes a letter of recommendation from John Tyler for Richard B. Servant.

Arrangement

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