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Board of War to Board of War, November 20, 1779
Williamsburg, 20 Nov. 1779 . Alexander Stewart of Rockbridge co. has offered to supply the state with gunpowder. He should be engaged to supply as much as he is willing…
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Board of War to Board of War, November 20, 1779
[ Williamsburg ] 20 Nov. 1779 . Approval, with the concurrence of the executive, of the purchase of cloth, to be paid for in part by cannon at the foundry.…
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Board of War to Thomas Jefferson, November 16, 1779
War Office Wmsburg Novr. 16th. 1779. The Board, from a variety of circumstances, think it probable that the British army may intend some Offensive operations against this State the ensuing…
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Board of War to Thomas Jefferson, November 13, 1779
Williamsburg, 13 Nov. 1779. Upon consideration of the resolution of the House of Delegates of 1 Nov., it is recommended that two prison ships be prepared for the reception of…
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Board of War to Thomas Jefferson, November 11, 1779
War Office Wmsburg Novr. 11th. 1779. Sir We inclose to you for your approbation some arrangements which we think necessary to be adopted in the military and Naval departments. In…
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Board of War to Board of War, November 11, 1779
Williamsburg, 11 Nov. 1779 . A restatement of the full duties of the commissary of stores. Signed by Innes, Nelson, Barron, Griffin, and Lyne. Countersigned: “In Council Nov. 15th. 1779.…
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Board of War to Board of War, November 9, 1779
Williamsburg, 9 Nov. 1779 . The prospects of procuring a supply of flour from Maryland are uncertain and expensive. The price in that state is already greater than in Virginia…
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Board of War to Thomas Jefferson, November 8, 1779
Williamsburg, 8 Nov. 1779 . John Peyton, clothier general to the state troops, should proceed to camp to receive from the Continental clothier general the proportion of clothing allowed by…
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Board of War to Board of Trade, November 5, 1779
Williamsburg, 5 Nov. 1779 . Recommends the immediate purchase of a list of articles needed for the officers and soldiers of the Virginia troops in the northern army. Signed by…
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Board of War to Thomas Jefferson, November 4, 1779
War Office Wmsburg Novr. 4th. 1779 The Board of War recommend to the executive to authorize the Commanding Officer of each County to review all the men recruited in their…