From Thomas Jefferson to James Wood, 12 January 1781
To James Wood
Richmond Jany. 12. 1781.
Sir
The Enemy having returned from this place and fallen down James River, and the German Prisoners being represented by you to be in a distressed situation for want of covering and food, you will be pleased to march them back again to the barracks in Albemarle.
I am Sir Your very humbl. Servt.,
T.J.
FC (Vi).