501To Thomas Jefferson from Nathanael Greene, 23 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
As the Militia of Virginia came out only for six Weeks their times will very shortly expire. I must request of your Excellency to order out 1500 more for three Months, to be sent from those Counties which are best able to arm and equip themselves. Their services will be immediately wanted. Every Hour serves to confirm the severety of the Action on the 15th, and proves the calculations made of...
502To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Huntington, 23 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Excellency will receive herewith enclosed, two Acts of Congress of the 16th and 23d Instant, directing that all Debts liquidated in or contracted for specie Value shall be paid in Specie or other Money equivalent according to the current Exchange compared with Specie. Also recommending to the several States to amend their Laws making the Bills of Credit emitted under the Authority of...
503To Thomas Jefferson from Lafayette, 23 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
In the Midst of preparations and Sanguine Hopes, intelligence was Brought to our Camp Near Sleepy Hole that the Squadron Some time Mistaken for a French fleet, was Behond any doubt Composed of British Men of War. Their Force and Number was still Uncertain, Nor was it possible to know where they Came from. It was then A general opinion that they Had troops on Board. The Same Night the troops...
504To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Morgan, 23 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
I was informed, I might, by sending down to Richmond, receive a proportion of depreciation money aloted for the officers of the army. I sent by Mr. William Drew, but the auditors not knowing the date of my commission, thought proper to put me to the expence of sending a special Messenger. I could not see through this matter for if the money is advanced on account I cannot see the Necessity for...
505To Thomas Jefferson from LeRoy Peachey, 23 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
The Militia of this County were Drafted on the 12th. of this Instant and this day the Drafts were Ordered to Rendezvous at my Ferry properly prepared to begin their March to Chesterfield CtHouse To morrow, but being Inform’d by the Collectors, and the two Commissioners who have the Receiving of the Bounty Money that the Collection had been and would be chiefly made in Tobacco, which...
506To Thomas Jefferson from George Rice, 23 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Barracks [ Charlottesville ] 23 Mch. 1781 . John Lightfoot, who has served as assistant commissary of hides at Charlottesville since 1 Jan. 1780, has been drafted for 18-month service. Rice is ignorant of the law in this respect, but Lightfoot considers himself unfairly treated and applies for redress. Mr. Marks, the commissary of hides, is in Philadelphia on business for the department and...
507To Thomas Jefferson from Beverley Winslow, 23 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeable to yours of the 12th. instant , have Order’d 120 effective Men properly Officer’d, imediately to repair to Williamsburg. They marched the 21st., except a few whose situation (from so short notice) prevented them a few days. I expect those will join by the time the Detachment arrives at Williamsburg. If not, proper Notice will be taken of the Delinquents. The present call for so large...
508To Thomas Jefferson from La Luzerne, 23 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Je viens de recevoir l’annonce de l’éxpedition prochaine d’une Seconde Escadre destinée à coopérer avec les forces des treize Etats Contre l’Ennemi commun. Il est impossible d’assigner l’époque de Son arrivée sur les cotes de ce Continent, mais je présume qu’elle ne sera pas eloignée lorsque Vous recevres ma lettre. J’ai crû devoir faire part confidentiellement de cette nouvelle à Votre...
509To Thomas Jefferson from George Elliott, 22 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
I have to Inform you That I have By the Barons Orders Deliverd in the Neighbourhood of Lyons Creek Near Hog Island Thirty two Good Horses fitt for any Service, to a Man Appointed to take Cair of them till Call’d for by the Marquis. I Shall Start from Petersburg for the Same Place on Monday Next Twenty Odd more but give me leive to Inform you that I think it is Absolutely Necessary for...
510To Thomas Jefferson from William Greene Munford, 22 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Charles City, 22 Mch. 1781 . In compliance with TJ’s orders of 15 Feb., delivered to the garrison at Hood’s four negro men on 5 Mch. and one on 17 Mch., at £234 per month; cannot secure another in the county at that price. RC ( Vi ); 2 p.; addressed and endorsed. See TJ to Turner Southall and others, 15 Feb. 1781 .