Immerse yourself in the rich history of Virginia through this collection of articles on a wide range of subjects, from genealogy to politics to social history. This journal is published quarterly by the Virginia Historical Society, and has been the premier source of scholarly research on Virginia history for over 100 years. Whether you're a professional historian or an amateur genealogist, you'll find something of interest in these pages. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.