1From Thomas Jefferson to Francis Taylor, 31 March [1780] (Jefferson Papers)
As to the examination of the German letters I know no better method than what Colo. Bland took, which was to get a discreet German officer of the Conventioners to examine them on parole. The answers they shall return by the flag should be examined in the same way. The English letters which come or go by her you will be so good as to examine and indorse. I shall not be living at this place till...
2From Thomas Jefferson to Francis Taylor, 14 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Before this comes to Hand Colo. Wood will have received Orders to carry on the Conventioners to Knowlands Ferry, thence to be guarded by the State of Maryland. At that Place therefore you will please to discharge such of your regiment as were enlisted to serve only during the Continuance of the Conventioners in Albemarle or in this State. Be pleased on their discharge to have their dues of pay...
3From Thomas Jefferson to Francis Taylor, 4 January 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
The enemy now appear to be pushing to this Place and we know not how much further they may attempt to penetrate. A Suspicion that the Conventioners might be induced to attempt a Cooperation and by that means distract the efforts of our People renders it necessary that in the instant of your receiving this you put those Troops into Motion without waiting for their Baggage or any thing else....
4From Thomas Jefferson to Francis Taylor, 11 April 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
My letter to Colo. Wood by Mr. Martin as well as the one by the Dragoon was written under the Idea of the Troops of Convention having left the State. As they are now ordered to remain our Instructions must be varied. The Men who enlisted to serve as Guards only during the Stay of the Troops in Albemarle, are undoubtedly entitled to a Discharge. Leaving therefore all the rest with the...
5From Thomas Jefferson to Francis Taylor?, 13 May 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Permission having been granted by Sir Henry Clinton to two American officers to come out on parole on condition that the same indulgence should be granted to Lord Ingstricken and Lieut. Hannon of the Convention prisoners, and these gentlemen desiring of going to New York in the flag Patsy, now lying at this place, you will be pleased to furnish them with passports and take proper paroles. MS...
6From Thomas Jefferson to Francis Taylor, 2 April 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Since my letter to you desiring the Men of your regiment to be discharged at Winchester, it has occured to me that it would probably be more agreable to them and certainly better for the Public that they should be marched back to the Barracks and there discharged. By this Means their Arms will be safely returned there. Should you not have discharged them before the receipt of this you will be...
7From Thomas Jefferson to Francis Taylor, 13 February 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
The claim of the souldiers to discharges is by no means well founded as many of their enlistments were during the continuance of the Convention troops in this State, and others during their continuance in Albermarle. No occasional exit from the County with an intention to return can be considered as having broken off their continuance in the County and determined the enlistments. As however I...
8From Thomas Jefferson to Francis Taylor, 25 October 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
When you wrote your letter of the 13th. inst. my last to you was on the road. I now send you one Captain’s and three Ensigns commissions, so they will stand thus. Burnley } Captains Slaughter } Lieutenants Purvis Taylor Porter Paulett Burton Pettus White Winston } Ensigns. Herndon
9From Thomas Jefferson to Francis Taylor, 2 January 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Another powerful Army of the Enemy having invaded us and seeming to be pushing directly up we have determined that the residue of the Convention Troops be removed immediately. You will therefore take measures instantly for their Removal to Fort Frederic in Maryland or Frederic Town as shall be ordered. You are hereby authorized to impress Waggons, Teams, Drivers for transporting Provisions and...
10To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Taylor, 30 December 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
The horseman by whom I wrote to you last week on the subject of Mr. Clarke’s demand about provisions is not returned. I must further observe to you that our troops drew the same kind of meal that was issued to the Convention troops without complaining, and as it was received by their Quartermasters, will their soldiers, should any allowance be made for unsifted meal, receive the money? Or have...