1From Thomas Jefferson to Sampson Mathews, 25 December 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
We purchased from Capt. B. Harrison of Rockingham county one thousd. weight of powder which was to be delivered at Staunton to Colo. W. Bowyer who was to examine it. As it is more expedient for the public service that this be forwarded to the county Lieutenant of Frederic, I must beg the favor of you to have measures taken for the examining it at Capt. Harrisons and forwarding it to the county...
2From Thomas Jefferson to Sampson Mathews, 12 January 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
The Enemy have retired from this place and fallen down James River. We have reason to apprehend their next stroke is at Fredericksburg where Mr. Hunter’s Works and some public Works are of such importance as to require protection. Having heard of your being on the road with the Militia from beyond the Ridge I am to desire you to turn off immediately to Fredericksburg, and to proceed with all...
3From Thomas Jefferson to Sampson Mathews and John Bowyer, 31 January 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Every tent and all the tentstuff owned by the State were delivered during the last Invasion, 230 in the whole. Of these 75 were sent to the Southward, the remaining 155 are still somewhere. I have given orders to find in whose possession they are, and as soon as it is known I will inform Baron Steuben and communicate to him your want, which I make no doubt he will order to be first supplied;...