Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Gov. Thomas Jefferson Land Grant to Archibald Hopkins, Manuscript #1931.6, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Acquisition Information

Purchase, 1931

Biographical Information

Thomas Jefferson (13 April 1743 – 4 July 1826) was the third President of the United States (1801–1809), the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential Founding Fathers for his promotion of the ideals of Republicanism in the United States. Jefferson served as governor of Virginia from 1779–1781. As governor, he oversaw the transfer of the state capitol from Williamsburg to the more central location of Richmond in 1780.

Scope and Content

Gov. Jefferson grants Hopkins 128 acres of land in Rockingham County {Va.} on the east side of Muddy Creek. Cost of grant is 15 shillings sterling; signed by John Harvie.

Arrangement

1 item.

Index Terms

Persons:

• Harvie, John, 1742-1807.
• Hopkins, Archibald.

Corporate Names:

• Virginia. Governor (1779–1781 : Jefferson)

Subjects:

• Land grants - Virginia - Rockingham County.