1Instructions to Express Riders between Richmond and Cape Henry, [ca. 31 May 1780] (Jefferson Papers)
You are to proceed immediately to Hood’s and be there in constant readiness, never absenting yourself a moment from your quarters, nor suffering your horse to be out of your instantaneous command. Whenever you shall receive from the express who will be placed next to you any letter or paper from me to Majr. Galvan you will proceed without a moment’s delay by night and by day and without regard...
2From Thomas Jefferson to Charles Lynch, 31 May 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Deliver to the order of Governor Nash for the use of the state of North Carolina two thousand weight of lead. RC ( Vi ). At foot of text: “Colo. Charles Lynch. Manager of the Virginia lead mines.” On verso: “2000.[ and in TJ’s hand: ] Govr. Nash.”
3From Thomas Jefferson to Philip Mazzei, 31 May 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
The Fier Rodrique has waited till now, and therefore gives me an opportunity of acknowleging the receipt of your letters No. 2. 3. 4. 7 . The intermediate ones 5. and 6. have not come to hand. An express now setting out to carry letters to the ship supposed to be on her departure leaves me leisure to say but little in answer to yours. I am sorry an idea should prevail in France that if they...