The Burgess Wages of George Mason

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Source: Fairfax County Minute Book.

"On the motion of George Mason and George Johnston ordered that John West Junr. Sheriff pay to George Mason and George Johnston Gent. each 2704 pounds of Tobacco in Cash at 10/per cent for their Burgesses wages and 8/. to the said Mason and 15/6 to Johnston for Ferriages"