[11]

Albert Porter, County Government in Virginia (New York: Columbia University Press, 1947), p. 186.

[12]

Fairfax County Court Minute Book, March 23, 1786, p. 191. Subsequently John Moss was reappointed Commissioner of the Land Tax in 1787, 1792, and 1793.

[13]

Hening, Statutes, XII, p. 243.

[14]

Fairfax County Court Order Book, 1787 (February 20 and October 15, 1787): “John Moss, Gent., Commissioner for Fairfax district produced on oath an account against the Commonwealth for his service in that capacity amounting to Twenty-five pounds thirteen shillings and six pence, which being examined by the court is allowed and ordered to be certified.”

[15]

Shepherd, Code, I, p. 114.