21From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Sim Lee, 12 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Excellency’s Favor of the 7th. came to Hand last night. We have been endeavouring to procure what armed vessels we could, but they are in James river and of Course cannot possibly get out of that River, but under Countenance of a Naval power superior to that of the Enemy; and indeed they are so trifling that they could not venture up the Bay were they out of James River. From the best...
22From Thomas Jefferson to James Maxwell, 12 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
As you have been so unluckily delayed about the Delivery of the Dispatches to the French Commodore and you are exceedingly wanting above I must beg the favour of you to engage some trusty Person to deliver the Letters, finish whatever you have to do, and serve as a guide and advisor to the Gentlemen who were to have gone on Board the French Commodore. Inform that Person in Confidence that the...
23From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Newton, Jr., 12 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Rowland comes down on a Business of very great and pressing Importance which he will communicate to you. I have too often experienced your readiness in aiding the public operations and therefore with the more freedom recommend him to you and solicit your Cooperation and utmost exertions. I am, &c., FC ( Vi ).
24From Thomas Jefferson to the Superintendent of the Shipyard, 12 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Captain Maxwell being absent, I am at a loss to know what is doing with the State vessels. He was desired to have them fitted for immediate Service, and I think said that the Jefferson one of the Gallies and, if I mistake not, the Tempest would be in order. Be pleased to see that this work be carried on with all possible Dispatch, and that the vessels be in readiness to execute the Orders of...
25From Thomas Jefferson to the Superintendent of the Public Vessels and Workmen at the Shipyard on Chickahominy, 12 March … (Jefferson Papers)
Be pleased to deliver to Major Claiborne Continental Deputy Quartermaster General whatever Boats are at the Ship yard or elsewhere in your Custody and which he shall think fit for Transportation across the Rivers. Also deliver to him whatever Oars you have and make immediately such number as he shall direct. If you have any of the Seamen or mariners at the yard which belong to the Public...
26From Thomas Jefferson to James Wood, 12 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you a Copy [of a resolve] of Congress directing that the Convention prisoners shall be moved Northwardly by the way of Knowlands ferry. Their ultimate destination is Lancaster in Pensylvania. From Knowlands Ferry they are to be guarded and subsisted by the State of Maryland. I accordingly have apprized that State of their approach. You will be pleased to move them on immediately. I...