From Thomas Jefferson to James Barron, 20 April 1781
To James Barron
In Council April 20th. 1781.
Sir
You will be so good as to furnish to the American Officer appointed to conduct the British flag General de Riedesel up Patowmac to George Town with a Pilot acquainted with that Navigation. I am &c,
T. J.
FC (Vi). The missing RC was sent to Steuben this day to be forwarded to Barron.