1To Thomas Jefferson from James Hunter, 30 May 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
I have but just time to acknowledge receipt of your Excellencys Favor of 28h. inst. as Tarlton with 500 Horse is reported to have been at Hanover Court yesterday, and last night within five miles of Bowling Green on his way to distroy my works. If that be true, (Fredericksburg is thereby nearly deserted) he may do the mischeif to night. A Troop of Colo. Nelsons Horse just now crossed the...