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Board of Trade to Board of Trade, December 23, 1779
[ Williamsburg ] 23 Dec. 1779 . The commanders of two vessels from Bermuda with salt to exchange for corn submit a proposal, enclosed. The terms agreed upon last July…
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Board of Trade to Thomas Jefferson, December 18, 1779
[ Williamsburg ] 18 Dec. 1779 . The public shipyard at Cumberland should be discontinued because of the enormous cost of maintenance. The trading department has only six vessels, and…
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Board of Trade to Thomas Jefferson, December 7, 1779
[ Williamsburg ] 7 Dec. 1779 . Transmitting offer of soap and candles, the purchase of which has been recommended by the Board of War. Signed by Whiting and Rose.…
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Board of Trade to Thomas Jefferson, December 3, 1779
[ Williamsburg, 3? Dec. 1779 . Minute in Board of Trade Journal (Vi) under 3 Dec. 1779: “Ordered that Mr. Armisteads offer of Sundry Goods be submitted to the Executive.…
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Board of Trade to Thomas Jefferson, December 1, 1779
[ Williamsburg ] 1 Dec. 1779 . Requesting approval of the purchase of shoes and sugar. The articles are immediately wanted, but the prices are high. Signed by Whiting, and…
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Board of Trade to Thomas Jefferson, November 27, 1779
[ Williamsburg ] 27 Nov. 1779 . Transmitting proposals of Raleigh Colston for supplying the state with salt. The present and prospective stock of tobacco does not permit payment for…
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Board of Trade to Thomas Jefferson, November 13, 1779
[13 November 1779] Board of Trade Novr. 13. 1779 Â Â Â The above appears to be what His Excellency in Council intends to allow Capt. Le Maire; if so…
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Board of Trade to Board of Trade, November 12, 1779
[ Williamsburg ] 12 Nov. 1779. In compliance with the requisition of 30 Oct. for the purchase of clothing for the Cherokee Indians, all the articles mentioned in Maj. Martin’s…
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Board of Trade to Thomas Jefferson, November 9, 1779
Board of Trade Novr. 9. 1779. Sir We had the Honor of Your Excellency’s Instructions respecting the settlement of Capt. Le Maire’s Expences. We confess ourselves at a loss to…
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Board of Trade to Peter Penet, November 6, 1779
[ Williamsburg ] 6 Nov. 1779 . The governor has written the Board to authorize Oliver Pollock of New Orleans to draw on Penet, D’Acosta Frères to the amount of…