The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography Volume 28

Volume 28 of The Virginia Magazine of History and Biography was published in 1920 by the Virginia Historical Society. This scholarly journal has been in continuous production since 1893, serving as a primary outlet for the dissemination of research concerning Virginia’s colonial past, its role in the American Revolution, and the broader social and political development of the region. This particular volume emerged during a period of professionalization for the organization, reflecting the Society's ongoing mission to curate and publish primary source documents, genealogy, and historical analyses for an audience of academics and regional historians.

The publication's design adheres to the standard academic conventions of the early twentieth century, prioritizing textual clarity and the meticulous preservation of archival records. Under the editorial guidance of the Society, the volume serves as a representative sample of the era's historiography, which often focused on land grants, family lineages, and institutional records. While not designed for commercial artistic appeal, the format was received by its subscribers as an authoritative and essential reference tool, solidifying the Virginia Historical Society's reputation as a cornerstone institution for Southern historical studies.