271To Thomas Jefferson from Steuben, 18 December 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Richmond, 18 Dec. 1780. Encloses “some hints toward a Law to prevent illegal discharges and desertions from the Army.” Has written on the same subject to Congress and the Commander in Chief. RC ( Vi ); 2 p.; in a clerk’s hand, signed by Steuben; addressed; endorsed, by TJ: “Baron Steuben illegal discharges.” Enclosure: Probably Steuben’s plan for preventing desertion, printed below at end of...
272To Thomas Jefferson from George Elliott, [after 19 December 1780] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Place and date not indicated, but written after 19 Dec. 1780. ] On 19 Dec. Elliott had in his possession 64 common tents; Col. [John] Green may have taken some of these for his detachment, but Elliott is “almost Shore” that Green marched before the 19th. “If so these 64 ware Sent By Direction of Colo. Carrington to Chesterfield C. House to Care of Colo. Davis [William Davies].” RC ( DLC ); 1...
273To Thomas Jefferson from George Muter, 19 December 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
War Office [ Richmond ], 19 Dec. 1780 . Capt. [Thomas] Quirk has applied to Muter to procure him a major’s commission in Col. Clarke’s [G. R. Clark’s] regiment, but Capt. [John] Williams also claims this majority, and Muter encloses two certificates from Clark which may enable TJ to decide on Quirk’s claim. Quirk must leave soon, and Clark’s being here will help settle the difficulty. Reply...
274To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Stevens, 19 December 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
This hands you a return of the Militia to the 16th Inst. I had them made in such a manner as would discover to you the numbers that marched from the deferent Countys, and what has become of them to the date of the Returns; Militia or indeed any new Troops, let what pains or care will be taken the more especially on such a long March, and badly supplied with necessaries, will moulter away in a...
275To Thomas Jefferson from George Muter, with Reply, 20 December 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
A requisition is made for a hhd. of spirits to be Sent to Chesterfield Ct. house, to be issued at the reduced prices, to the officers there. I have inclosed an order on the Commissary of Stores for a hhd., tho’ I am doubtfull it will not meet with your Excellency’s approbation, as I understand the pay in the new money was to take place the first of August last, and also I have heard, the...
276To Thomas Jefferson from George Muter, 20 December 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
War Office [ Richmond ], 20 Dec. 1780 . A letter from Mr. Avery to TJ, concerning Golden Ward , was handed to Muter yesterday. Muter has no further evidence on Ward’s case than “the depositions enclosed from >Mr. Avery in his former letter.” Avery, Capt. Maxwell, and Muter are all of opinion that it will be best to discharge Ward and allow him to return to the Eastern Shore, “provided he...
277To Thomas Jefferson from James Wood, 20 December 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Frederick Town [ Frederick, Md. ], 20 Dec. 1780 . Capt. [Edmund] Read of the light dragoons representing his troop to be unfit for duty for want of clothing and accouterments has been permitted to go to Richmond in order, if possible, to get them equipped. Lt. [George] Brent’s resignation has been accepted, and his vacant commission must now be filled up. “I am under the Disagreeable Necessity...
278To Thomas Jefferson from Steuben, 21 December 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
I am about writing to Majr. General Greene, and as it’s of the utmost importance, he should be as exactly, as possible acquainted on what supplies he may depend, I would be glad your Excellency would let me know in writing, how far the Legislature have complied, with the requisitions, made them by General Greene. Among the articles of that requisition, the arms are the most essential. I dont...
279From Thomas Jefferson to Steuben, 21 December 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received authority from the Legislature , to provide cloathing and blankets for the troops by seizing the same which will be accompanied by endeavors to purchase. Agents are out procuring salted beef and others setting out to procure pork in as large quantities as they are to be had to be stored on the Roanoke and its navigable waters. Ten thousand barrels of flour will certainly be...
280From Thomas Jefferson to Charles Wall, 21 December 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
I laid before the Council the Revd. Mr. Fanning’s Letter to Mr. Tazewell together with the Letters and other Papers found on Mr. Wickham . The general Expectations of remaining in this Country with which the Enemy (and probably) this young Gentleman came into it, the political Character of the Gentleman under whose Auspices he came, his not leaving the Enemy till they were obliged to retire,...