121From Thomas Jefferson to Charles Lynch, 15 February 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
The rapid approach of Ld. Cornwallis renders it necessary for us to made a sudden and effectual opposition. If you can raise any body of Volunteers and proceed immediately to oppose the enemy either by joining Genl. Greene or falling in with any other forces embodied, you will render essential service. I therefore pray you to do it, taking the command of the men yourself, and having such...
122To Thomas Jefferson from George Muter, 15 February 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
War Office [ Richmond ] , 15 Feb. 1781. Encloses a letter just received from Capt. Browne [Windsor Brown]. Since Capt. Irish will probably remain in the state, is it TJ’s wish that Irish continue to act as commissary of military stores for the state? Muter does not doubt Irish’s ability and application, yet is “apt to think a seperate Commissary for the state may be proper.” Desires TJ’s...
123[From Thomas Jefferson to George Muter, 15 February 1781] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Richmond, 15 Feb. 1781. An entry in the War Office Journal (Vi) under this date reads as follows: “The Governor, with the advice of the members present of the Council, there not being a Board, directs me to write to Capt. Browne, that he agrees to his being appointed Commissary of Military Stores, but that no sallary can be fixed at present for the Office.” Not located. Muter’s letter to...
124[To Thomas Jefferson from George Muter, 15 February 1781] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Richmond, 15 Feb. 1781. The War Office Journal (Vi) contains the following entry under this date: “Letter to the Governor mentioning that it is Doctor Leiper’s opinion that the sick be immediately removed from the house they are now in, and that the Quarter Master can procure one for that purpose, until the hospital is finished; and mentioning the necessity of retaining Doctor Leiper at this...
125To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Read, 15 February 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
By an express Received yesterday from the Honorable Paul Carrington Esqr. enclosing two others from Cols. Coleman and Cock of Halifax, information was given me that Lord Cornwallis with his Main Army were on their March to the borders of Virginia, and were then within thirty five Miles of Boyd’s ferry on Dan River. I have thought proper to Order out part of our Militia to Reinforce General...
126To Thomas Jefferson from John Christian Senf, 15 February 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
I have spoke to Coll. Mutter about the Vessel which the Commissary send to Cabbin Point with provision, and was to be stopp’d at Hoods, but he says the Vessel had been given up three Months ago to the Commissary’s Use, and was neither fit for that Business. The Quartermaster is not arrived yet, and Coll. Mutter thinks, that he will have very little Success. Would it not be good to send in the...
127From Thomas Jefferson to Turner Southall, Robert Goode, John Banister, William Call, and William Greene Munford, 15 … (Jefferson Papers)
For the future protection of the Stores and Country on James River it has been thought necessary to erect a defensive work at Hood’s. Among other requisites forty labouring Slaves are wanting for two months. After trying the exertions of the ordinary Officers to procure them we have been able to procure 13 only, who are to be at the place on Monday next. I must therefore resort to the aid of...
128From Thomas Jefferson to Steuben, 15 February 178[1] (Jefferson Papers)
I received last night a letter from Genl. Green referring me for particulars to you. However he gives me enough to convince me that reinforcements of Militia must be sent him. I think the most speedy and effectual reinforcement would be the Militia of Rockbridge, Augusta, Rockingham and Shenandoah now encamped below, provided they can be induced to go willingly. The length of their march...
129To Thomas Jefferson from Steuben, 15 February 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
General Muhlenberg has just forwarded me the inclosed Letters. What can have given rise to a correspondence of this nature I cannot say. It was contrary to my wish or desire. I shall be glad to know your Excellencys pleasure respecting the Exchange proposed by Genl. Arnold, both the Prisoners belonging to the State. I inclose a Receipt for the Twenty Guineas sent in agreable to your desire. I...
130From Thomas Jefferson to Steuben, 15 February 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
I am glad my proclamation has offended Arnold: it proves it to be right. The exchange of the prisoners must await a board of Council, which I doubt having immediately. I will have every thing done which can be done here for providing the deficient clothing. Doctor Pope set out about three days ago for Genl. Muhlenberg’s camp, with powers to employ assistants, so that I hope there will be no...