1To Thomas Jefferson from Hudson Martin, 5 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Charlottesville, 5 Mch. 1781 . Prompted by the great need of Col. Taylor’s regiment of guards for want of money and Taylor’s request to secure it (or any part of it) as soon as possible, inquires when it can be procured. “The Sudden march of the German Troops into another Quarter” has raised their needs; believes “the whole Garrison had not 100 Dollars with them when Ordered to march.” He will...