301Proclamation concerning Consuls, 30 December 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
By his Excellency THOMAS JEFFERSON, Esq; Governour or Chief Magistrate of the commonwealth of...
302From Thomas Jefferson to Charles Thomson, 31 December 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of Nov. 20. 1779. came safe, tho lately, to hand. The future acts of our assembly I...
303From Thomas Jefferson to George Muter, [1780?] (Jefferson Papers)
Colo. Muter will be pleased to enquire into the particular arms and accoutrements delivered by...
304Pass for Charles? Torriano, [1780?] (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Torriano has permission to visit Colo. Wilson Miles Cary at his residence either in Fluvanna...
305Form of Pass for British Deserters, [1780?] (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer hereof a deserter from the British army has permission to cross James river at...
306Notes concerning the Right of Removal from Office, [1780] (Jefferson Papers)
N ( DLC ); entirely in TJ’s hand. Undated, but before Gen. Lee’s dismissal by Congress 10 Jan....
307Memorandum Books, 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Jan. 1. Gave Norwell’s man 24/. 2. Pd. Martin houshold expences £7–4. 4. Gave in charity £3. 8....
308From Thomas Jefferson to George Rogers Clark, 1 January 17[80] (Jefferson Papers)
The late assembly having made some alteration in the Western force as stated to you in my former...
309From Thomas Jefferson to Richard Henry Lee, 2 January 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed letters which came to hand yesterday from France do myself the pleasure of...
310From Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Huntington, 3 January 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
A large packet directed to the President of Congress with other dispatches for the Chevalier de...
311From Thomas Jefferson to Theodorick Bland, 18 January 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
The most timid being now satisfied that the enemy will not pay us a visit, Baptiste is relieved,...
312From Thomas Jefferson to the Board of War, 19 January 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
On a conjectural view of the money likely to come in to the Treasury between this and the 15th....
313To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of War, with Reply, 21 January 17[80] (Jefferson Papers)
Williamsburg, 21 Jan. 1780 [ misdated 1779 ]. A recent regulation enables captains of artillery...
314From Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Martin, 24 January 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
We are very desirous of having a fort at the mouth of Ohio which together with other posts meant...
315Proclamation Requiring Settlers Northwest of the Ohio to Vacate, 24 January 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
By his Excellency Thomas Jefferson Esqr. Governor or chief Magistrate of the Commonwealth of...
316From Thomas Jefferson to Evan Shelby, Jr., 24 January 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Before the receipt of your Letter , the assembly having empowered us to raise one troop of horse...
317To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of Trade, with Reply, 25 January 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Williamsburg ] 25 Jan. 1780 . Requests advice of Council concerning purchase of spirits and...
318From Thomas Jefferson to the Board of War, 25 January 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Randolph having been at first appointed a Lieut: of horse, and declined accepting it Mr. Reid...
319Instructions to Inspector of Stores and Provisions, 25 January 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
The Board of War have appointed you to act a[s] inspector of all the military Stores and...
320From Thomas Jefferson to the Board of Trade, 26 January 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
The Governor is advised to recommend to the Board of Trade to draw Bills of Exchange on Messrs....
321From Thomas Jefferson to the Board of Trade, 28 January 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
I find that the recommendation of council to have bills of exchange drawn and sent to Colo....
322From Thomas Jefferson to John Todd?, 28 January 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
By Colo. Legras I have written to Colo. Clarke fully as to the military affairs in the Western...
323From Thomas Jefferson to George Rogers Clark, 29 January 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letters of October 26 and 28 and Novr. 6 came safely to hand and lastly that of August 24. I...
324From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Walker and Daniel Smith, 29 January 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
As we propose this Spring to take possession of and fortify some post as near the mouth of Ohio...
325From Thomas Jefferson to Bernardo de Gálvez, 29 January 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the Honor of writing to your Excellency the last Month expressing hopes that by the return...
326From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Sim Lee, 30 January 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
A most distressing harvest in this State having reduced us to the necessity of either disbanding...
327From Thomas Jefferson to David Shepherd, 30 January 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
I find that the execution of the Commission for determining disputed titles to land, so far as...
328From Thomas Jefferson to the Board of Trade, 4 February 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
The Board are of Opinion that exorbitant as the Price is these Articles must be bought to...
329From Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Huntington, 9 February 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Excellencys letter inclosing that of Mr. Scott to President Reed, and the President’s to the...
330To George Washington from Thomas Jefferson, 10 February 1780 (Washington Papers)
It is possible you may have heard that in the course of the last summer an expedition was...
331From Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, 10 February 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
It is possible you may have heard that in the course of the last summer an expedition was...
332To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of War, with Reply, 15 February 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Williamsburg, 15 Feb. 1780 . Encloses a roster of Col. Marshall’s officers, together with a...
333To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of War, with Reply, 15 February 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Williamsburg, 15 Feb. 1780 . Encloses a letter from Lt. Col. Porterfield stating objections to...
334Commission to D. M. G. Linctot as Indian Agent, 17 February 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
The Commonwealth of Virginia to Daniel Morice Godefrey Lintot Greeting: Know you that in...
335From Thomas Jefferson to [William Woodford], 17 February 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
[Editors’ Note: the recipient of this letter was misidentified in volume 3 of the print edition...
336From Thomas Jefferson to the Board of Trade, 18 February 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
The Board, in order to give Satisfaction as far as they are able to Colo. Legras and Major...
337From Thomas Jefferson to George Muter, 18 February 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
I have spoken with the board of war on the subject of the battery at Hood’s , and they concur...
338From Thomas Jefferson to James Innes, 19 February 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Colo. Crocketts Battalion is now rendezvousing at the Barracks in Albemarle from whence it is to...
339Notes on Council Proceedings, [March 1780?] (Jefferson Papers)
What station of vessel during stay? Cherryton’s. What relief shall be furnished and how? Let him...
340From Thomas Jefferson to James Wood, 3 March 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
A Doctr. John August Leonhard Kohly , chaplain to Brigadr. Specht’s regiment complains that a...
341To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of War, with Reply, 16–17 March 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Captain Minnis of General Mulenburgh’s family, who belongs to the 1st. Virginia Continental...
342To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of Trade, with Reply, [17 March 1780]–18 March 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
It appears from an Act of the last Session of Assembly that the Executive are empowered to make...
343From Thomas Jefferson to the Board of Trade, [18? March 1780] (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Nathan having taken up Bills drawn on us to a considerable amount payable in N. Orleans, and...
344From Thomas Jefferson to the Board of Trade, [18? March 1780] (Jefferson Papers)
It is recommended to the Board of Trade to procure for Colo. Bufords Officers now under orders to...
345To George Washington from Thomas Jefferson, 19 March 1780 (Washington Papers)
Since writing to your Excellency on the subject of the expedition against Detroit, the want of...
346From Thomas Jefferson to George Rogers Clark, 19 March 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Since my last to you by Capt. Shannon informing you that draughts from yourself and Colo. Todd to...
347From Thomas Jefferson to John? Harris, 19 March 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
The Patsy flag of truce fr[om] York having arrived at Hampton with cash, Stores and refreshments...
348From Thomas Jefferson to John Todd, 19 March 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter from the falls of Ohio of Dec. 22. came safely to hand. You mention therein that you...
349From Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, 19 March 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Since writing to your Excellency on the subject of the expedition against Detroit, the want of...
350From Thomas Jefferson to James Wood, 20 March 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
This express brings some packets of letters for Generals Specht, Hamilton and Gall, which came by...