Philadelphia, July 4th, 1775. Dear Sir Since my last, nothing new has happened. Our accounts of the battle of Charleston have become clear, and greatly to our satisfaction. Contrary to…
Philadelphia June 26. 1775. [ De ] ar Sir You will before this have heard that the war is now heartily entered into, without a prospect of accomodation but thro’…
Wmsburgh June 10. 1774 [i.e., 1775] Dear Sir I am to acknoledge the receipt of your letter, and to scribble a line in answer, being just in the moment of…
Virginia May 7. 1775. Dear Sir I had the pleasure by a gentleman who saw you at Birmingham to hear of your welfare. By Capt. Aselby of the True-patriot belonging…
Virginia April 30. 1775. Sir Your letter of Aug. 23. 1774 and Proposals for collecting and publishing the American state papers I have received. It is an undertaking of great…
Monticello Dec. 9. 1774. [ Dea]r Sir As I mean to be a conscientious observer of the measures generally thought requisite for the preservation of our independent rights, so I…
[Before 23 July 1774] To the Inhabitants of the parish of Saint Anne. The members of the late house of Burgesses having taken into their consideration the dangers impending over…
May 19. 1773. Mrs. Carr’s Dear Fleming You have before this heard and lamented the death of our good friend Carr . Some steps are necessary to be immediately taken…
Albemarle in Virga. Feb. 25. 1773. Dear Sir Encouraged by the small acquaintance which I had the pleasure of having contracted with you during your residence in this country, I…
Wmsbgh. Oct. 13. 1772. Dear Sir Your scruples on that part of the answer which denies your having in your hands effects of any the defendants except Messrs. Conyngham and…