1551Jefferson’s Militia Return as County Lieutenant, [ca. 1776] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Albemarle, ca. 1776 ] A tabulated return in six columns giving names and numbers of captains, and numbers of first lieutenants, second lieutenants, ensigns, and rank and file, totalling respectively 15, 15, 4, 11, and 863, making in all 908 officers and men. [ At foot of text :] “About three fourths have firearms of some sort.” MS ( DLC : TJ Papers, 6: 1049); entirely in TJ’s hand; undated...
1552Warrant for Impressing Supplies for the Convention Army on Its March to Maryland, 26 October 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Whereas the present invasion of this state by a powerful enemy has rendered it necessary for the safety thereof that the prisoners of war under the convention of Saratoga, be instantly removed, for which purpose great numbers of waggons and quantities of provisions and forage will be wanting. These are therefore to authorize and empower you to impress so many waggons, teams and drivers and so...
1553Notes for the Report on the Value of Gold and Silver Coins, [2 September 1776] (Jefferson Papers)
In Silver. Given the quantity of Standd [Standard] metal, say As 40 : 37 :: qty. Standd metal: qty. of pure silver, or X by .925. In Gold. Given the quantity of Standd metal, deduct 1/12 it leaves the qty. of fine gold. To make a dollar 6/. silver of that alloy must be 4d 20/139 the pennyweight. I.e. pure silver must be 4d 7404/15429 the dwt. By Virga. laws 24 grs standard gold = 22 grs pure...
1554George Twyman to Nicholas Lewis and Isaac Davis, with Jefferson’s Instructions to William Davies, 20–28 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
The Sixth of October last I Delivered to Mr. Joseph Hawkins Comasery at the Barracks 139 ℔ of mutten at 4. Dollars pr. pound, which I agree’d with him for a few Days before, for which I took a receit of Mr. John Tomas his assistant, Mr. Hawkins being some-where about The Store. I wated with patience as no money was to be had, and between the 5th. and 10th. March notis was given For Every body...
1555II. Jefferson’s Notes relating to Foreign and Domestic Affairs, [January 1783] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Philadelphia, without date, taken down in Jan. 1783 .] Several series of notes, the order of which is not determinable, from papers principally in the office of the Secretary for Foreign Affairs. (1) Notes captioned “Journal of Foreign Affairs. Vol. I. they begin Nov. 29. 1775.” These were taken by TJ from the “Secret Journal of Foreign Affairs” kept separately by Secretary Thomson from the...
1556Financial and Military Estimates for Continental Defense, [June–July 1775] (Jefferson Papers)
souls dollars New Hampshire 100,000 82,713 2 Massachusets 350,000 289,496 Rhode island 58,000 47,973 Connecticut 200,000 165,426 New York 200,000 165,426 New Jersey 130,000
1557William Rose’s Return of Tents, with Addenda by Jefferson, [5 February 1781] (Jefferson Papers)
A List of Tents delivered the Army & Militia during the last & present Invasion. 1780. Octo. 3d. delivered to Stephen Southall for Genl. Muhlenburg Tents 23 7 To Jno Carpenter QMS for the Garrison Reg. 48 31 To Ben Sharp sejt. for Colo Harrisons ditto 10 Nov. 4 To Richd Philips for Continental use. militia 15 5 To Jno Hord QMS. militia 45 7 To Wm Jones QM for major Magills corps 14
1558Proclamation of Embargo, 26 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Richmond ] 26 March 1781 . A reissue of the Proclamation of 30 Nov. 1779, q.v., extending the embargo “until the end of the next session of Assembly.” No MS copy of this reissue has been found (see that under 19 Jan. 1781), but the text was printed in Va. Gaz . ( d & n ), 31 Mch. 1781, TJ having been authorized by the Council to reissue it on 26 Mch. ( Va. Council Jour. Journals of the...
1559Memorandum of Executive Agenda, [ca. 19 July 1780] (Jefferson Papers)
Resolution of assembly as to claims of land South of Carolina boundary. ✓ Another copy from clerk of assembly. ✓ One to be inclosed to Governor N. Carola.; ?the other to assembly. ✓ Resolution on Pennsylva. boundary. To be inclosed to President of Pennsylva. Act for putting the Eastern frontier of this Commonwealth into posture of defence. Write letter to County Lieutenants Prs. Anne, Norf.,...
1560Notes and Queries concerning Proposed Removal of Convention Troops, [1779?] (Jefferson Papers)
General heads of enquiry. Situation of barracks. Their distance from navigation. The roads leading to them. Their direction, soil or bottom. The water courses to be crossed. What obstruction. What circumstances when troops came. 3[. . . .] Is there any other situation accessible by roads which cannot be worked into mire or waters which cannot be raised. Did one night’s rain ever render...
1561Memorandum Books, 1782 (Jefferson Papers)
Jan. 2. Pd. Ned 1/—Jupiter 3/. 3. Pd. Tom 1/. 4. Mr. Bryan receives 355 ℔ pork gross. 5. Giovannini da Prato receives 176 ℔ pork nett. He is to have for his & his wife’s year’s allowance 600 ℔. 6. I am indebted to Giovannini 20 barrels of corn for the year 1781. I do not charge him any money or other thing furnished him. I am to give for him & his wife for a year beginning Dec. 12. 1781. £20....
1562Appointment of a Commissioner of the Provision Law, 8 October 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
You are hereby appointed a Commissioner under the act for procuring a supply of provisions and other necessaries for the use of the army, but restrained specially to the procuring the articles enumerated in the said act, and live cattle for the subsistance of the continental regiment of guards marching to the barracks in Albemarle and again to march from there shou’d they be found unnecessary...
1563Draft of a Letter to Officers Retired from Service, enclosed to Baron Steuben, [ca. 1] January 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
The readiness with which the gentlemen who had formerly borne commissions in the regular line made a tender of their services on the late invasion of their Country, induce me to rely on their aid in repelling the present enemy headed by the blackest traitor who has ever disgraced the American history. With those gentlemen who have continued in service it is not within my powers to give you the...
1564From Christopher Calvert, with a Note by Jefferson to the Attorney General, 25 February–21 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
South Quay, 25 Feb. 1781 . “Agreeable to the within information,” Calvert has seized the trunk and has found no letters in it, but rather a quantity of “valuable dry Goods”; wishes to know what is to be done with them. By law the Naval Office is open from ten to three; this prevents Calvert from attending muster; and, on account of his feet, he believes himself entitled to exemption from...
1565Agreement with James Anderson for Nailers, 9 February 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
I have Nine lads thats Nailors, which the State may have for one Year at ⅔ Specie Pr. Day, they lads must be fed Clothed Washing and lodgeing fiting for Apprentises. Eight of those lads shall make Twenty five Thousand Nails pr. Week. In Council Feb. 9. 1781. The board agree to engage the above persons for one year on the terms above proposed on the condition that when not necessary to be...
1566XXIII. State of Farell & Jones’ Judgment against John Randolph, [19 December 1778] (Jefferson Papers)
Judgment £241.14. 5 Int: on Judgment from 23d July 68 till 23 Sept: 78 122. 17. 9 364. 12. 2 Put into the hands of Th: J. 1778. Dec. 19 { Recd of Sherif of James City 263.2 } 296. 2 Recd of Mr. Blair 33. £ 68. 10. 2 Pd Mr. Tazewell his fee 4 10 291 12 Carried to the Treasury the instant received, to credit of Farrel & Jones. MS (
1567Advertisement, 15 December 1782 (Jefferson Papers)
THE Subscriber having occasion to be absent from the State for some time, has confided the care of his affairs to Francis Eppes, Esq; of Chesterfield, and Col. Nicholas Lewis, of Albemarle, to whom, therefore, he begs leave to refer all persons having business with him. Printed from Hayes’ Virginia Gazette, or American Advertiser (Richmond), 28 Dec. 1782.
1568I. Franklin’s Proposal, [20 August 1776] (Jefferson Papers)
Moses standing on the Shore, and extending his Hand over the Sea, thereby causing the same to overwhelm Pharoah who is sitting in an open Chariot, a Crown on his Head and a Sword in his Hand. Rays from a Pillar of Fire in the Clouds, reaching to Moses, to express that he acts by Command of the Deity. Motto, Rebellion to Tyrants is Obedience to God. MS ( DLC ); in Franklin’s hand. For the...
1569Refutation of the Argument that the Colonies were Established at the Expense of the British Nation, [after 19 January … (Jefferson Papers)
Queen Elizabeth by letters patent bearing date the 11th. of June 1578. granted to Sr. Humphrey Gilbert license to search for uninhabited countries, and to hold the same to him and his heirs, with all jurisdiction and royalties by sea and land, reserving to the crown of England his allegiance and the fifth part of all the oar of gold and silver which should be gotten there. He had moreover...
1570Credentials for Peter Penet, 15 July 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Whereas the General Assembly by their resolution bearing date the 9th day of December 1778 did empower the Governor with the advice of the Council of State to take such measures as might be necessary and should seem probable for obtaining a Loan of Gold and Silver to this Commonwealth to such extent as they should think expedient, and that the said assembly would make good his Contracts for...
1571Proclamation Ordering Embargo, 30 November 1779 (Madison Papers)
Whereas the exportation of provisions from this state will be attended with manifest injury to the United States, by supplying the enemy, and by rendering it difficult for the publick agents and contractors to procure supplies for the American troops, and will moreover give encouragement to engrossers and monopolizers to prosecute their baneful practices, I have therefore thought fit, by and...
1572Form of Parole Offered to Henry Hamilton, [1 October 1779] (Jefferson Papers)
I do promise on my parole of honor that I will not depart out of the limits which shall from time to time be prescribed to me by the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, or any other person having authority from him to prescribe or alter such limits: that I will not say or do any thing directly or indirectly to the prejudice of the United States of America or any of them: that I will hold...
1573Commission to William Lewis, [4 March 1781] (Jefferson Papers)
Know you that from the special trust and confidence which is reposed in your fidelity, courage, activity and good conduct, our Governour with the advice of the Council of state doth hereby constitute and appoint you the said William Lewis a captain of an armed vessel in the service of this Commonwealth so long as you shall remain within the bays, rivers or other waters of this Commonwealth. In...
1574Returns of the State Regiments, [6 February 1781 and after] (Jefferson Papers)
Colone Lt. Col. Majr. Captn. 1st. Lts. 2d. Lts. Ensns. Serjt. Majrs. Q. M. Serjts. Srejts. Dr. & Fifes Rank and File Total N. Commd. & Privates for the War. for shorter terms. for terms not specified. First State regiment Nov. 18. 80. 1. 1.
1575Jefferson’s Account and Attendance Record in the General Assembly for October 1781, [10–22 December 1781] (Jefferson Papers)
1781 [The Commonwealth of Virginia to] Thomas Jefferson [Dr.] Dec. Travelling to & from the Assembly 150 miles @ 2d 300 [℔. Tobo.] To 13. days attendance from Dec. 10th. to 22d inclusive 650 Entries in TJ’s hand in record of accounts and attendance of the members of the General Assembly, 1781–1782 ( Vi ). TJ was more precise in giving the dates of his attendance than the other members from...
1576Tax Commissioners of Lancaster County to the Auditors, with a Note by Jefferson, 7–12 April 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Lancaster, 7 Apr. 1781 . If the bearer, Mr. Job Carter, applies for an order on the treasurer for his expenses in carrying dispatches to the governor and treasurer, he is to be given the customary allowance. Reply follows: “In Council Apr. 12. 1781. If the Auditors shall be satisfied that the bearer came for the purpose of bringing the tobacco notes and not on private business, the board are...
1577Recapitulation of Tours of Duty Performed by the Virginia Militia, [March 1781] (Jefferson Papers)
No. of militia Carola. June. 1780 Carola. Nov. 1780 Invasn. Oct. 1780 Invasn. Jan. 1781. Cherokees. Jan. 1781. Ohio. Mar. 1781. Relief Virga. Feb. 1781. Carola. Feb. 1781 Accomack 1208
1578To Samuel Huntington, enclosing an Intercepted Letter from Leslie to Cornwallis, 10 November 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose your Excellency an intercepted Letter from Major General Leslie to Ld. Cornwallis. It was taken on a person endeavouring to pass through the Country from Portsmouth towards Carolina. When he was apprehended and a proposal made to search him, he readily consented to be searched but at the same time was observed to put his hand into his Pocket and carry some thing towards his mouth as...
1579Agreement with George Harmer for the Public Use of Slaves, 3 February 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
The Board agree to give thirty thousand weight of Tobacco for the within Slaves one year: and if Mr. Harmer takes them away on the 10th. of October, or at any time between that and the end of the year, he shall allow a Credit for a part of their cloathing and taxes proportioned to the time wanting to make up the compleat year. If they be withdrawn on Account of an Invasion, a Similar deduction...
1580Proclamation Appointing a Day of Thanksgiving and Prayer, 11 November 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Whereas the Honourable the General Congress, impressed with a grateful sense of the goodness of Almighty God, in blessing the greater part of this extensive continent with plentiful harvests, crowning our arms with repeated successes, conducting us hitherto safely through the perils with which we have been encompassed and manifesting in multiplied instances his divine care of these infant...
1581Henry Hamilton’s Parole, 10 October 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
I Henry Hamilton Lieutenant Governour and Superintendent of Detroit do hereby acknowledge myself a Prisoner of War to the Commonwealth of Virginia and having permission from his Excellency Thomas Jefferson Governor of the said Commonwealth to go to New York do pledge my faith and most sacredly promise upon my Parole of Honor that I will not do, say, write or cause to be done, said or written...
1582Impressment Warrants to Various Persons, November 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Whereas by an act passed at the General Assembly holden in the month of may in this present year and intituled an act for giving further powers to the Governeur and Council and for other purposes, authority was given for obtaining by impress among other things so many horses waggons and necessaries as might be wanting to supply the militia and other troops ordered into actual service. These...
1583I. Jefferson’s State of the Case and Opinion thereon, 15 February 1782 (Jefferson Papers)
James Freeland having cohabited with Mary Williams and by her had issue a son Robert Williams, and having afterwards intermarried with the said Mary, made his last will and testament bearing date the 14th of Mar. 1770. duly proved and recorded and therein lent to his wife Mary for her life or widowhood all his estate real and personal, consisting of lands, slaves and mere personalties and...
1584Account of Guard for British Prisoners, [5 October 1777] (Jefferson Papers)
£ Acct of the guard as presented by Bernis Brown was for himself from Nov. 15. 1776 to May. 15. 1777. 181 days @ 2/ 18 2 0 to 10. privates from Nov. 15. 1776. to Apr. 10. 1777. 146 days @ 1/4 97 6 8 to 4. privates from Apr. 10. to May 15. 35. days @ 1/4 9 6 8 to 6 ¾℔ candle 6 9 125 2 1 Certified the above.
1585Speech to Jean Baptiste Ducoigne, [ca. 1] June 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
I am very much pleased with the visit you have made us, and particularly that it has happened when the wise men from all parts of our country were assembled together in council, and had an opportunity of hearing the friendly discourse you held to me. We are all sensible of your friendship, and of the services you have rendered, and I now, for my countrymen, return you thanks, and, most...
1586Passes for Poellnitz and Others, [25 August 1779] (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer hereof Capt. Pelnitz , one of the aids de camp to Majr. Gen. Riedesel of the German Convention troops now within this commonwealth, has permission to pass, attended by his servant, from the county of Albemarle along such direct roads as he shall chuse to the Medicinal springs in the county of Berkeley there to continue with Majr. Genl. Riedesel or his family and to accompany them on...