1To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of Trade, 26 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Williamsburg ] 26 June 1779 . Approval requested for the purchase of cloth for the army and navy. Signed by Thomas Whiting and Jacquelin Ambler. Countersigned: “In council July 2. 1779. Approved Th: Jefferson.” RC ( CSmH ); 1 p. Endorsed: “Representations to the Executive with Answers 26. June 1779.” On 18 June 1779 the Assembly by joint ballot elected Jacquelin Ambler, Duncan Rose, and...
2To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of Trade, 29 June 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Williamsburg ] 29 June 1779 . There are no more than 1,450 hhds. of tobacco on hand belonging to the public and unengaged by contract. Instructions requested for procuring such quantities as may be necessary before an anticipated rise in price occurs. Signed by Whiting, Ambler, and Rose. RC ( CSmH ); 1 p. Attached: TJ to Board of Trade, 1 July 1779 ; Board of Trade to TJ, 2 July 1779 .
3To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of Trade, 30 June–1 July 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Williamsburg ] 30 June and 1 July 1779 . Instructions desired concerning purchase of sundry articles from Thomas Pierce, John Carter, and Richard Burnly. Signed by Whiting, Ambler, and Rose. RC ( CSmH ); 1 p. Both notes appear on the same page. Below them, in TJ’s hand, is this instruction: “In council. July 1st. 1779. The board refers the determination on the above propositions totally and...
4To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of Trade, 2 July 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Williamsburg ] 2 July 1779 . Making up the quantity of tobacco to 3,000 hhds. is probably all the state can afford at this time, although this quantity may not be sufficient. Signed by Whiting and Ambler. Counter-signed: “In council 2. July 1779. Approved Th: Jefferson.” RC ( CSmH ). Appears on the same page as TJ’s letter to Board of Trade, 1 July 1779.
5To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of Trade, with Reply, 13 July 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Williamsburg ] 13 July 1779 . The proposals of Hunter & Co. concerning the cargo of the ship Dolphin seem exorbitant. From information respecting tobacco now owned by the state, it is impracticable to comply with the proposal. This commodity is rising daily and will probably soon reach £20 per hundred. Signed by Whiting, Ambler, and Rose. Countersigned with the following instruction: “In...
6To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of Trade, with Reply, 14 July 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Williamsburg ] 14 July 1779 . Upon consideration of the want of necessary supplies, it is proposed to offer Hunter & Co. “77 ½ for 1. for such Goods as will suit the State payable in Tobacco at the Market Price.” Signed by Whiting, Ambler, and Rose. Countersigned: “In council July 16. 1779. Disapproved of, the price being thought too exorbitant. Th: Jefferson.” RC ( CSmH ); 1 p. See Board of...
7To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of Trade, 17 July 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
Messrs. McCallum Osborne & Co. have made an offer of a new Brig just Launched of the undermentioned Dementions, her Sails Rigging &c. fitted and may be ready in three weeks the price £30,000. We employed Capt. Maxwell, in whose Judgment we think we can confide, to go up and examine her; he Reports that it is his opinion she is a good Vessel and will sail fast. We are of opinion the said Vessel...
8To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of Trade, 17 July 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Williamsburg ] 17 July 1779 . The owners of the cargo of the Dolphin propose to let the Board of Trade have such part of it as they wish, at the rate of fifty for one upon the sterling cost, payable in tobacco at £15 per hundred. It is recommended that such articles as are absolutely and immediately necessary be purchased, because the goods are better than any which may be offered for some...
9To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of Trade, 10 September 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Williamsburg ] 10 Sep. 1779 . Dean offers goods at sixty shillings for a livre, the money to be left at the loan office. Although the advance is very high, the pressing need for some of the articles should be considered. Goods are to be delivered at Smithfield and Portsmouth, at the risk of the state, as soon as the bargain is closed. The money will be put in the loan office as soon as it is...
10To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of Trade, 10 September 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Williamsburg ] 10 Sep. 1779 . Haywood offers 2,000 bushels of salt at £20 per bushel. Without salt it will be difficult to purchase tobacco because of the shortness of the present crop and the amazing depreciation of money. Without tobacco it will be impossible to procure goods. Signed by Whiting, Ambler, and Rose. RC ( CSmH ); 1 p. Reply of Council, 11 Sep. 1779, written at bottom of page,...