211Evan Shelby to Patrick Henry, 4 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Since my last which I had the honor to address to your Excellency some of the Chiefs of the...
212From Thomas Jefferson to Conrad Alexandre Gérard, 8 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
The General Assembly of Virginia at their first Session which was held after the conclusion of...
213From Thomas Jefferson to John Hancock, 19 October 1778 (Jefferson Papers)
In a late conversation with Mr. T. Adams since his return from Congress I find, what indeed might...
214Election Return for Delegates from Albemarle County, [10 April 1777] (Jefferson Papers)
Agreable to an Ordinance of Convention the Freeholders of Albemarle County met at the Court House...
215Editorial Note: Bills for Establishing a Land Office and for Adjusting and Settling Titles (Jefferson Papers)
These two Bills, despite the attention they have received from careful historians, remain a...
216From Thomas Jefferson to ——, 18 April 1777 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer hereof, Mr. Strother Jones, son to a friend of mine, is now setting out for the...
21749. A Bill for Unlading Ballast and Burial of Dead Bodies from on Board Ships, 18 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Be it enacted by the General Assembly, that the court of every county, adjacent to any navigable...
21853. A Bill for Apprehending and Securing Runaways, 18 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Be it enacted by the General Assembly, that any person may apprehend a servant or slave,...
219124. A Bill concerning Rents and Distresses, 18 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Be it enacted by the General Assembly, that any person to whom rent is or shall be due upon a...
220Draft of a Resolution concerning Money Due British Subjects, [ca. 13 January 1778] (Jefferson Papers)
And whereas his Britannic majesty did on the day of 1775 undertake by the strength of his fleets...
221From Thomas Jefferson to Isaac Zane, 26 February 1778 (Jefferson Papers)
Having been unable to get waggons to set off hitherto for our pans and the day on which we were...
22288. A Bill to Prevent Gaming, 18 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Be it enacted by the General Assembly, that every promise, agreement, note, bill, bond, or other...
22392. A Bill Constituting the Court of Admiralty, 18 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Be it enacted by the General Assembly, that the Court of Admiralty, to consist of three Judges,...
22416. A Bill for Apprehending Deserters, and Preventing the Loss of Arms and Other Things Delivered to Soldiers, 18 June … (Jefferson Papers)
Be it enacted by the General Assembly, that the commanding officer of the militia of every...
22520. A Bill Directing the Course of Descents, 18 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Be it enacted by the General Assembly, that henceforth when any person having title to any real...
226From Thomas Jefferson to Theodorick Bland, 8 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter to Governor Henry of the 1st. instant came safe to hand yesterday and I immediately...
227From Thomas Jefferson to Charles de Klauman, 12 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Capt. de Klauman being already sufficiently authorized to inspect and state the quantity and...
228From Thomas Jefferson to George Wythe, 1 November 1778 (Jefferson Papers)
I have got thro’ the bill ‘for proportioning crimes and punishments in cases heretofore capital,’...
229From Thomas Jefferson to George Wythe, 1 March 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Since I left you I have reflected on the bill for regulating the practising of attornies, and of...
230II. Bill for Settling Titles to Unpatented Lands, [14 January 1778] (Jefferson Papers)
Whereas the various and vague claims to unpattented Lands under the former Government, covering...
231Petition from Some Inhabitants of Albemarle County, [before 12 May 1777] (Jefferson Papers)
To the Honourable House of Burgesses and Senators of the common wealth of Virginia the Petition...
23255. A Bill Declaring Who Shall Be Deemed Citizens of This Commonwealth, 18 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Be it enacted by the General Assembly, that all white persons born within the territory of this...
233Editorial Note: Revisal of the Laws 1776–1786 (Jefferson Papers)
It is an extremely difficult task to bring into proper focus, to say nothing of fully...
234126. A Bill for Repealing Certain Acts of Parliament and of General Assembly, 18 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Be it enacted by the General Assembly, that all acts of the Parliament of England, made before...
235To Thomas Jefferson from Patrick Henry, 21 February 1778 (Jefferson Papers)
You are desired to receive into your Custody John Goodrich the Elder, who is ordered to be...
236To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Henry Lee, 3 May 1778 (Jefferson Papers)
Having detained the Express that he might carry you the news that we heard was on its way from...
23794. A Bill for Constituting Courts Martial, 18 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Be it enacted by the General Assembly, that it shall be lawful for the Governor, with advice of...
23818. A Bill for Supplying the Public with Lead, 18 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Be it enacted by the General Assembly, that the Governor, with advice of the Council, from time...
23922. A Bill for Regulating Conveyances, 18 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Be it enacted by the General Assembly, that no estate of inheritance, or freehold, or for a term...
240To Thomas Jefferson from John Jay, 16 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Copies of two Acts of Congress of the 14th Inst. are herewith enclosed. One recommending to the...
241To Thomas Jefferson from John Hook, 5 January 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
I am sorrey to be under the Needcessity of troubleing you with a Matter that is of little...
242From Thomas Jefferson to Patrick Henry, 27 March 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
A report prevailing here that in consequence of some powers from Congress the Governor and...
243From Thomas Jefferson to John Adams, 16 May 1777 (Jefferson Papers)
Matters in our part of the continent are too much in quiet to send you news from hence. Our...
244Election Writ Issued to Sheriff of Fluvanna County, 30 June 1777 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Williamsburg ] 30 June 1777 . George Wythe, Speaker of the House of Delegates, directs Martin...
24557. A Bill Declaring that None Shall Be Condemned without Trial, and that Justice Shall Not Be Sold or Deferred, 18 June … (Jefferson Papers)
Be it enacted by the General Assembly, that no freeman shall be taken or imprisoned, or be...
24661. A Bill to Enable Guardians and Committees to Perform Certain Acts for the Benefit of Those Who Are under Their Care … (Jefferson Papers)
Be it enacted by the General Assembly, that where any person under the age of twenty-one years,...
247II. Catalogue of Bills Prepared by the Committee of Revisors, 1–5 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
1. A Bill To arrange the counties into Senatorial districts. 2. Concerning the election of...
248Bill Granting Free Pardon to Certain Offenders, [13 May 1778] (Jefferson Papers)
Whereas the American Congress by their resolution passed on the 23d. day of April last past,...
24996. A Bill concerning Sheriffs, 18 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Be it enacted by the General Assembly, that each county court shall, annually, in the months of...
25024. A Bill concerning Escheators, 18 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Be it enacted by the General Assembly, that there shall be one escheator commissioned in every...
251Inventory of Furniture in the Governor’s Palace, 16 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
An Inventory of household furniture in the palace taken the 16h. June 1779 1 blue & white China...
252From Thomas Jefferson to the Continental Board of War, 18 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Inclosed you will receive the information you formerly desired on the subject of the barracks...
253To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Stanhope Smith, [March? 1779] (Jefferson Papers)
I have had a transient view of a general scheme of education for this state, which I am informed...
254To Thomas Jefferson from John Adams, 26 May 1777 (Jefferson Papers)
I had this Morning, the Pleasure of your Favour of the Sixteenth inst, by the Post; and rejoice...
255From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Franklin, 13 August 1777 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer hereof Mr. Thomas Shores is a native of Virginia, and having lately in conjunction...
25659. A Bill Directing the Mode of Suing Out and Prosecuting Writs of Habeas Corpus, 18 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Be it enacted by the General Assembly, that whensoever a habeas corpus shall be served, by...
25763. A Bill for Registering Births and Deaths, 18 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Be it enacted by the General Assembly, that notice, in writing, of the birth, and time of the...
258Bill Establishing a Clerkship of Foreign Correspondence, [18 May 1778] (Jefferson Papers)
Whereas it is necessary for the Governour and council to be provided with a person learned in the...
259Bill to Amend an Act for Raising a Supply of Money, [21 May 1778] (Jefferson Papers)
Whereas [< Whereas > by an act of the last session of General assembly intituled an act for...
26098. A Bill Prescribing the Oath of Fidelity, and the Oaths of Certain Public Officers, 18 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Be it enacted by the General Assembly, that every person, by law required to give assurance of...