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...