1From Thomas Jefferson to William Campbell, 22 June 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Orders have been sent to the county lieutenants of Montgomery and Washington, to furnish 250 of their militia to proceed in conjunction with the Carolinians against the Chickamoggas. You are hereby authorized to take command of the said men. Should the Carolinians not have at present such an expedition in contemplation, if you can engage them to concur as volunteers, either at their own...
2From Thomas Jefferson to William Campbell, 3 July 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received advice from Colo. Preston of a dangerous insurrection on new river . He thinks the Insurgents will attempt to destroy the works at the lead mines, and has called on the militia of Washington and Botetourt to oppose them. As this is an Object requiring more immediate attention than the one on which you were lately appointed I am to desire you will a second time take in hand...
3From Thomas Jefferson to William Campbell?, 22 September 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Having written very fully to Colo. Preston on the measures necessary to be pursued in your part of the Country, and being much thronged, I must beg leave to refer you to him. We shall be exceedingly glad if two battalions of volunteers can be raised, as we are very desirous of availing ourselves of your personal service. Where the Council speak of their being subject to the Commander in chief...