Records Relating to Abandoned and Confiscated Lands
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content: Records of the Field Offices for the State of Virginia, Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands, 1865–1872
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content: 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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content: NMAAHC.FB.M1913, File 3.65.13
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content: Archival materials
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content: 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.