1From Thomas Jefferson to James Hamilton and O. C. A. Mengen, 3 February 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
I do myself the pleasure of inclosing you an extract of a letter I received from Majr. Genl. Phillips containing a proposition for the mutual accommodation of the Captives on both sides; I shall be very happy if it can be carried into execution, tho’ to bring it within our power it will be necessary that we furnish the mony of the State, and receive credit for it in gold and silver at the...