I found this original document in Box 70 (1792) of Bedford County Judgments. The record is entitled "Scale of Depreciation". It was in a separate folder and not associated with any particular court case, although I believe it was at one time. I believe that it represents an estimate of the severe inflation which occurred during the Revolutionary War years of 1777 through 1780. As you might know, lawsuits for debt were blocked by an Act of the Virginia Assembly from sometime in 1777 through 1782 - I haven't been able to find the specific Act or the exact dates. But I have read the Bedford Court Order Books through 1793 and suits for debt came to an abrupt halt in 1777 and only began again in 1783. I suspect that this "Scale of Depreciation" was prepared by a prominent Merchant active in Bedford - possibly Robert Donald, John Hook, James Callaway etc. - who was attempting to collect old debts and was arguing that the debt owed should be adjusted by the amount of inflation which had occurred during those years. You may view the original document at the link below: http://www.milaminvirginia.com/X-Docs/Bedford%20Judgments%20B%2070%20Scale%2 0of%20Depreciation%201792.html I would appreciate any comments about this issue, in particular details of any Act of the Assembly bearing on these issues. William Milam, MD www.milaminvirginia.com To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html