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Repository List for Virginia
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Naval Historical Center, 805 Kidder Breese St SE, Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5060

The Library of Virginia
Archives Research Services
800 E. Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Auditor of Public Accounts
Records, 1776-1789
These records related to the establishment and operation of the public ropewalk in Chesterfield County, Virginia, where it produced various types of cordage for state naval vessels.
Barron Family
Papers, 1802-1841
The collection contains both the personal and official correspondence of James and Samuel Barron, U.S. naval officers, relating to the American squadron fighting the Tripolitan pirates, among other topics.
Confederate States of America, Navy Department, James
River Squadron and Station
Records, 1863-1864
Letterbooks of the James River Squadron and Station.
2 volumes
Confederate States of America, Navy Department, Office of
Provisions and Clothing
Records, 1864-1865
Letterbook of the Office of Provisions and Clothing.
1 volume
Department of Military Affairs, Office of the Adjutant
General, Navy Department of Virginia
Records, 1861-1862
The collection includes accounts, payrolls, requisitions, returns, and vouchers regarding the Provisional Navy of Virginia.
Forrest, Douglas F.
Papers, 1863-1865
Journal and diary of an assistant paymaster of the Confederate States Navy assigned to CSS Rappahannock in Calais, France.
2 volumes
Revolutionary Government, Navy Board
Records, 1776-1787
The collection includes accounts; general correspondence; journals; ledgers; letter books; lists of officers, seamen, and marines; and minute books regarding the Virginia State Navy.
14 May 2002