Thomas Jefferson Papers

To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Carrington, 4 January [1781]

From Edward Carrington

Petersbg. 4. O Clock Jan 4th. [1781] P.M

Sir

Col: David Meade just from logans point informs us that he saw the Enemy land in Force at Westover about 3 or 4 Hours ago, and take up their March towards Richmond.

I am with respect Yr. Excellencies Mo Obt

Ed. Carrington

RC (NHi); addressed.

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    To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Carrington, 4 January [1781]
    Author
    Carrington, Edward
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    Jefferson, Thomas
    Date
    4 January 1781

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    “To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Carrington, 4 January [1781],” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Jefferson/01-04-02-0360. [Original source: The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, vol. 4, 1 October 1780 – 24 February 1781, ed. Julian P. Boyd. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1951, p. 303.]

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