31To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of Trade, 26 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Williamsburg ] 26 June 1779 . Approval requested for the purchase of cloth for the army and navy. Signed by Thomas Whiting and Jacquelin Ambler. Countersigned: “In council July 2. 1779. Approved Th: Jefferson.” RC ( CSmH ); 1 p. Endorsed: “Representations to the Executive with Answers 26. June 1779.” On 18 June 1779 the Assembly by joint ballot elected Jacquelin Ambler, Duncan Rose, and...
32To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of Trade, 29 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Williamsburg ] 29 June 1779 . There are no more than 1,450 hhds. of tobacco on hand belonging to the public and unengaged by contract. Instructions requested for procuring such quantities as may be necessary before an anticipated rise in price occurs. Signed by Whiting, Ambler, and Rose. RC ( CSmH ); 1 p. Attached: TJ to Board of Trade, 1 July 1779 ; Board of Trade to TJ, 2 July 1779 .
33[To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of Trade, 3? December 1779] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Williamsburg, 3? Dec. 1779 . Minute in Board of Trade Journal (Vi) under 3 Dec. 1779: “Ordered that Mr. Armisteads offer of Sundry Goods be submitted to the Executive. ‘Fifty for one upon the West India Invoice payable in Tobo. is exceedingly high, higher than we have ever yet given. The Articles are such as are in great Demand. We wish advice from His Excellency in Council’” Not located.]
34To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of Trade, 30 June–1 July 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Williamsburg ] 30 June and 1 July 1779 . Instructions desired concerning purchase of sundry articles from Thomas Pierce, John Carter, and Richard Burnly. Signed by Whiting, Ambler, and Rose. RC ( CSmH ); 1 p. Both notes appear on the same page. Below them, in TJ’s hand, is this instruction: “In council. July 1st. 1779. The board refers the determination on the above propositions totally and...
35To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of Trade, 6 April 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Williamsburg ] 6 Apr. 1780 . In order to comply with pressing requisitions for linen, 100 pieces of Irish shirting have been purchased, allowing a rate of 50 for 1 on the sterling cost, payable in tobacco at £15 per hundred, if approved by the executive. Tr in Board of Trade Journal ( Vi ); 1 p. TJ’s reply has not been located, but a minute following the letter in the Journal instructs the...
36To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of Trade, 26 January 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Williamsburg ] 26 Jan. 1780 . Recommending purchase of the whole or part of a tract of escheated land near the public foundry at Westham, as it would “probably furnish Wood, Grain and other necessaries for the use of that Work,” these items now being purchased at very extravagant rates. Tr in Board of Trade Journal ( Vi ); 1 p.; printed in Official Letters Official Letters of the Governors...
37To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of Trade, 7 December 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Williamsburg ] 7 Dec. 1779 . Transmitting offer of soap and candles, the purchase of which has been recommended by the Board of War. Signed by Whiting and Rose. Countersigned: “In Council Dec. 10. 1779. The purchase is approved. Th: Jefferson.” RC ( CSmH ); 1 p.
38To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of Trade, 7 April 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Williamsburg ] 7 Apr. 1780 . Requesting approval of the purchase of articles listed in enclosure and recommended by the Board of War, also medicines received by Dr. Galt. Signed by Whiting, Ambler, and Rose. Countersigned: “In Council Apr. 7. 1780. Approved. Th: Jefferson.” RC ( CSmH ); 1 p. Enclosed list of articles has not been located.
39To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of Trade, 10 September 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Williamsburg ] 10 Sep. 1779 . Haywood offers 2,000 bushels of salt at £20 per bushel. Without salt it will be difficult to purchase tobacco because of the shortness of the present crop and the amazing depreciation of money. Without tobacco it will be impossible to procure goods. Signed by Whiting, Ambler, and Rose. RC ( CSmH ); 1 p. Reply of Council, 11 Sep. 1779, written at bottom of page,...
40To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of Trade, 29 October 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Williamsburg ] 29 Oct. 1779 . Transmitting a letter of Thomas Smith to the Board of Trade, 28 Oct. 1779, stating that in March of that year he was engaged by the Council to undertake a mission to Europe to purchase goods for the state; that he departed on 2 June but was captured and taken to New York and returned to Virginia about 25 July; that he was again ordered to be in readiness to...