1To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Claiborne, 18 January 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received your Excellency’s Warrant for impressing a number of Boats to be sent to Hoods, for the purpose of transporting of men and horses across James River. I shall put this matter into execution immediately, and give such directions to the person who will be employed upon the occasion, as may best answer the end, and not distress the proprietors. I am truely sensible how liable the...