1Instructions to Express Riders between Richmond and Cape Henry, [ca. 31 May 1780] (Jefferson Papers)
You are to proceed immediately to Hood’s and be there in constant readiness, never absenting yourself a moment from your quarters, nor suffering your horse to be out of your instantaneous command. Whenever you shall receive from the express who will be placed next to you any letter or paper from me to Majr. Galvan you will proceed without a moment’s delay by night and by day and without regard...