1To Thomas Jefferson from James Henry, 13 February 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
I was lately on the E. Shore, and there I discovered that the 2 fine Gallies destin’d for that Station, were not only abandoned, but in a way very soon to be totally lost to the publick. They ly ashore, greatly injured by the Worms; the smaller Cannon, either stolen, or borrowed, and put on board Vessels which depart from thence and never return; the small Rigging and other apparel, from time...
2To George Washington from James Henry, 16 June 1780 (Washington Papers)
permit me to intrude upon your more important avocations, for a moment, and to inclose to you a Copy of a letter from Col. Buford to the Virga assembly, which your Friend Col. B. Harrison, has requested me to forward to you. I wish I could send you better tidings; but ’tis necessary to know the danger, to enable us to make more effectual preparations to avert it. With every wish for your...