1To Thomas Jefferson from George Elliott, [after 19 December 1780] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Place and date not indicated, but written after 19 Dec. 1780. ] On 19 Dec. Elliott had in his possession 64 common tents; Col. [John] Green may have taken some of these for his detachment, but Elliott is “almost Shore” that Green marched before the 19th. “If so these 64 ware Sent By Direction of Colo. Carrington to Chesterfield C. House to Care of Colo. Davis [William Davies].” RC ( DLC ); 1...
2To Thomas Jefferson from George Elliott, 12 January 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
The provision for the army on there March from this place Down the Country is Chiefly My Business, Being directed by the Barron and requested By Mr. Brown to undertake the Business. The troops Are Marching, and Some distance from here. My Athority, Which I receivd from you Before for the other invation Having Expird, and provissions for the men being very Scarce and None at all provided for...
3To Thomas Jefferson from George Elliott, 18 January 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Petersburg, 18 Jan. 1781. Last August Elliott purchased, at Gen. Muhlenberg’s request, a quantity of saddles and bridles from Josiah Moffitt which cost £22,945, paying £2,000 from money on hand. The Council has refused payment of the balance for want of a printed certificate. Although instructed not to issue certificates after a date which was prior to the purchase, encloses one, which, if...
4To Thomas Jefferson from George Elliott, [ca. 31 January 1781] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Without place or date, ca. 31 Jan. 1781. ] Can no longer carry on the business under his direction and “must discharge all those imployed” unless he is granted a warrant for £41,525; is “Exceedingly unhappy for the Distress of his Creditors.” RC ( Vi ); 2 p.; signed: “George Elliott D Q M G”; addressed: “His Excellency Thomas Jefferson in Council”; endorsed: “Geo. Elliottes Letter. Jany 81.”...
5To Thomas Jefferson from George Elliott, 20 February 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
I am this moment Call’d on by the Barron Steuben to furnish four Expresses to ride Between General Gregories Posts and Suffolk. I am at a Very Great Loss to Know what mode to take for Horses for the Different Express Riders. As its for the field Business I expect Majr. Claiborne Wont Interfeiar in it. The practice of Impressing horses is Attended with Double the expense that Buying would be,...
6To Thomas Jefferson from George Elliott, 22 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
I have to Inform you That I have By the Barons Orders Deliverd in the Neighbourhood of Lyons Creek Near Hog Island Thirty two Good Horses fitt for any Service, to a Man Appointed to take Cair of them till Call’d for by the Marquis. I Shall Start from Petersburg for the Same Place on Monday Next Twenty Odd more but give me leive to Inform you that I think it is Absolutely Necessary for...