Hampshire County Petition, 1796 November 12

Place of Publication: Hampshire County
Index Card Notes: To the speaker and members of the General Assembly of Virginia: The petitioners of the counties of Hampshire, Hardy and Pendleton, humbly sheweth, that your petitioners are subjected to attend the several district courts to which they are now annexed--some having to travel 100 miles to the seat of justice at great inconvenience and cost... we suggest a plan of division which will provide your petitioners great relief... they pray that the legislature will take their case into consideration.. etc. Xerox copy. Purchase Va. State Library 10/29/74