Thomas Jefferson was a Founding Father and the third president of the United States from 1801 to 1809. He was the second vice president under John Adams. Jefferson was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, and a leading proponent of democracy, republicanism and natural rights.
In Council Nov. 10. 1779. Sir In compliance with the request which you were pleased to lay before us, I am now to authorize the forces of his most Christian…
Williamsburg Nov. 11. 1779 Sir I have lately received messages and informations from the Cherokee nation of Indians, painting their nakedness and general distress for want of European goods, so…
Williamsburgh Nov. 11. 1779 Sir The bearer hereof Major Martin, our agent with the Northern or Upper Cherokees, comes to Charlestown to see if there be a possibility of purchasing…
In Council Novr. 12th. 1779. The Governor is advised to appoint Frederickg., Petersbg., New London, Staunton, and Winchester places of rendezvous for New levies raised under the act of Assembly…
In Council Novr. 13th. 1779. The act of May 1779. under which Mr. Blunt has been last Drafted refers to one of October 1778 as to the method of determining…
Wmsburg Novr. 13th. 1779. Sir I am to ask the favour of you to give notice to the Officer recommended by you for the Western Battalions that as soon as…
In Council Novr. 15th. 1779. The Board advise that one prison ship agreeable to the resolution of Assembly be employed; that she be moored in James river above the windings…
Wmsburg Novr. 16th. 1779. Sir Colo. Bland being about to retire from his Command at the Barracks in Albemarle, and desirous to withdraw at the same time the party of…
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In Council Novr. 18th. 1779. The Board are of opinion that until the numbers of an invading enemy and the proposed point of invasion known, neither the numbers of militia…
In Council, 19 Nov. 1779 . Transmits resolution of Congress, enclosed in letter from Samuel Huntington, requesting reconsideration of Act for reopening Virginia land office.
In Council November [20?] 1779. Sir The Board of War apprehending that the mention of the appointment of an assistant Clerk to them, as made in my letter to you…
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[23 November 1779] Sir There is reason to believe that the appointment of a Consul to reside in this State on the part of his most Christian majesty either has…
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Williamsburgh Nov. 28. 1779. Sir Your Excellency’s letter on the discriminations which have been heretofore made between the troops raised within this state and considered as part of our quota,…
[Before 2 December 1779] Sir In hopes that by this time you will have discharged those attentions which the situation of your ship and men required on your arrival here,…
Williamsburg Dec. 3. 1779. Sir Your acceptable present came duly to hand. Tho I had not the happiness of a personal acquaintance with your excellency, I never needed evidence of…
In Council Dec. 8, 1779 I take the liberty of laying before the General assembly the enclosed letter and memorial from the Consul of his most Christian majesty in this…
In Council Dec. 10th. 1779. The inclosed resolution for purchasing Slaves to carry on the West Ham Foundary is transmitted to your Board to be carried into execution, as the…
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[ Williamsburg ] 13 Dec. 1779 . Order to carry into execution a resolution of the Assembly of 8 Dec., empowering the governor to contract for clothing and provisions for…
Williamsburg Dec. 15. 1779. Sir The inclosed letter which came by a flag of truce from New-York, will, I imagine, inform you that prisoners from your state are sent here…