20221From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Harrison, 22 October 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Since the date of my former letter to you, I have received the inclosed resolutions of Congress...
20222From Thomas Jefferson to William Preston, 22 October 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Mrs. Byrd the other day inclosed to me copies of two entries under your hand, the one for 1000...
20223Parole to Philip Dejean, 19 October 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Williamsburg ] 19 Oct. 1779 . Parole accepted and signed by Philip Dejean, prisoner with Henry...
20224From Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Huntington, 16 October 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of troubling your Excellency for some blank letters of marque for use in this...
20225From Thomas Jefferson to Steuben, 16 October 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter on the general subject of the deficiencies in the Virginian quota of troops came to...
20226From Thomas Jefferson to William Preston, 15 October 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Having heard the disagreeable news of your illness, and that there was a doubt whether you would...
20227To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of Trade, with Reply, 8–9 October 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Williamsburg ] 8–9 Oct. 1779 . Transmitting a requisition from the Board of War for the...
20228To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of Trade, with Reply, 8 October 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
We tho’t it prudent, before Mr. Smith’s departure, that he should inform the Board what he...
20229To George Washington from Thomas Jefferson, 8 October 1779 (Washington Papers)
In mine of the second of the present month written in the instant of Colo. Mathews delivery of...
20230From Thomas Jefferson to George Mathews, 8 October 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
The proceedings respecting Governor Hamilton and his companions previous to your arrival here you...
20231From Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, 8 October 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
In mine of the second of the present month written in the instant of Colo. Mathews delivery of...
20232To George Washington from Thomas Jefferson, 2 October 1779 (Washington Papers)
Just as the letter accompanying this was going off Colo. Mathews arrived on parole from New York...
20233From Thomas Jefferson to William Phillips, 2 October 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
I had just concluded what was requisite for the dispatch of the flag by which this comes, and was...
20234From Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, 2 October 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Just as the letter accompanying this was going off Colo. Mathews arrived on parole from New York...
20235To George Washington from Thomas Jefferson, 1 October 1779 (Washington Papers)
On receipt of your letter of August 6th during my absence the Council had the irons taken off the...
20236Form of Parole Offered to Henry Hamilton, [1 October 1779] (Jefferson Papers)
I do promise on my parole of honor that I will not depart out of the limits which shall from time...
20237From Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, 1 October 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
On receipt of your letter of August 6th. during my absence the Council had the irons taken off...
20238Commission for Harry Innes, 29 September 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Williamsburg ], 29 Sep. 1779 . Appointing Innes “a Commissioner, in the room of David Robinson,...
20239From Thomas Jefferson to John Jay, 25 September 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
The various calamities which during the present year have befallen our crops of wheat, have...
20240[From Thomas Jefferson to the Board of Trade, 4 September 1779] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Williamsburg, 4 Sep. 1779 . Board of Trade Journal ( Vi ), under 19 Feb. 1780, records that...
20241Pass for David Geddes, [25 August 1779] (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer hereof Mr. Geddes assistant Paymaster general to the troops of Convention now within...
20242Passes for Poellnitz and Others, [25 August 1779] (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer hereof Capt. Pelnitz , one of the aids de camp to Majr. Gen. Riedesel of the German...
20243Testimonial for Charles Clay, [15 August 1779] (Jefferson Papers)
The reverend Charles Clay has been many years rector of this parish, and has been particularly...
20244From Thomas Jefferson to Col. William Fleming, 7 August 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed order will explain to you the general plan adopted for regimenting, officering, and...
20245From Thomas Jefferson to William Preston, 7 August 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
You are desired to call together your feild officers and in conjunction with them to recommend to...
20246From Thomas Jefferson to Riedesel, [July 1779] (Jefferson Papers)
You mentioned the other day your wish to visit the several medicinal springs in Louisa, Berkeley...
20247To George Washington from Thomas Jefferson, 23 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
I take the liberty of begging leave of your Excellency to forward the enclosed by the first flag...
20248Orders for Defense of the Western Frontier, 23 July 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
The Act of General Assembly intituled an act for raising a Body of Troops for the defence of the...
20249Notes and Plans for Western Defense, [23 July 1779 and after] (Jefferson Papers)
Plan for regimenting & stationing the two Western battalions. Joseph Crocket & James Knox Lt....
20250From Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, 23 July 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Letter of the 9th ulto. has been taken under Consideration, and I have now the pleasure to...
20251From Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, 23 July 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of begging leave of your Excellency to forward the enclosed by the first flag...
20252From Thomas Jefferson to the Board of War, 22 July 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Approved as to the gallies; and as to the ship Gloster it is recommended to the board of war to...
20253From Thomas Jefferson to William Phillips, 22 July 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Letter, on the Subject of Lieutenant Governor Hamilton’s confinement, came safely to hand. I...
20254Contract between the State of Virginia and Peter Penet, Windel & Company, 22 July 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Williamsburg ] 22 July 1779 . Contract entered into by the Governor and Council of Virginia on...
20255To George Washington from Thomas Jefferson, 17 July 1779 (Washington Papers)
I some time ago inclosed to you a printed Copy of an Order of Council, by which Governor Hamilton...
20256From Thomas Jefferson to Richard Henry Lee, 17 July 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
This being post morning and many letters to write I must beg leave to refer you for some articles...
20257From Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, 17 July 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
I some time ago inclosed to you a printed copy of an Order of Council, by which Governor Hamilton...
20258From Thomas Jefferson to ——, 15 July 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
[Extract of?] a letter from A. Lee [to] Gov. Henry. Paris Dec. 14. 1778. [’I inclo]se the account...
20259Credentials for Peter Penet, 15 July 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Whereas the General Assembly by their resolution bearing date the 9th day of December 1778 did...
20260To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of Trade, with Reply, 14 July 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Williamsburg ] 14 July 1779 . Upon consideration of the want of necessary supplies, it is...
20261To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of Trade, with Reply, 13 July 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Williamsburg ] 13 July 1779 . The proposals of Hunter & Co. concerning the cargo of the ship...
20262From Thomas Jefferson to Riedesel, 4 July 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Your kind letter of June 19. I received on the 2d instt. It is now some time since Colo. Bland...
20263Proclamation Expelling British Subjects, [1 July 1779] (Jefferson Papers)
a proclamation . Whereas the General Assembly, by their Act passed at their last session,...
20264From Thomas Jefferson to the Board of Trade, 1 July 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
If the board of trade will be pleased to resolve on the quantity of tobacco they think necessary...
20265From Thomas Jefferson to Richard Caswell, 30 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Since writing the within, I learn that the Caswell Galley is sunk at her station, that her bottom...
20266From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Johnson, 30 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg you will be pleased to ascribe to the change in our administration and to my not becoming...
20267Thomas Jefferson in Council to Thomas Whiting, 26 June 1779 (Madison Papers)
At the request of the directors of the public Buildings in Richmond, I am to desire that you will...
20268Appointment of Commissioners for Kentucky, 26 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Williamsburg ] 26 June 1779 . Appointment of William Fleming , James Steptoe, Edward Lyne, and...
20269From Thomas Jefferson to ——, 26 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
A friend of mine (Mr. Henry Skipwith) is very desirous [of] locating 5000 acres of land in the...
20270From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Whiting, enclosing List of Materials for Temporary Buildings at Richmond, 26 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
At the request of the directors of the public Buildings in Richmond, I am to desire that you will...