From Thomas Jefferson to George Rogers Clark, 13 January 1781
To George Rogers Clark
Richmond Jan. 13. 1781.
Sir
I received last night from General Washington a letter on your subject in which he has complied with my request. As every movement will depend so much on yourself in the Western quarter I leave to yourself to determine whether you should not as soon as possible repair hither and take the ultimate measures which are necessary.
I am Sir your most obedt. servt.,
Th: Jefferson
RC (WHi); addressed, in TJ’s hand; “Colo. George Rogers Clarke on command under Baron Steuben”; endorsed: “Govr. Jefferson 13th 1781. Detroit Expedition Gen. Washington’s consent.” FC (Vi).