Thomas Jefferson to Richard Caswell, June 30, 1779
Williamsburg June 30th. 1779. Sir Since writing the within, I learn that the Caswell Galley is sunk at her station, that her bottom is eaten out, and her original form…
Williamsburg June 30th. 1779. Sir Since writing the within, I learn that the Caswell Galley is sunk at her station, that her bottom is eaten out, and her original form…
In Council June 26th. 1779 Sir At the request of the directors of the public Buildings in Richmond, I am to desire that you will provide for them locks of…
Williamsburgh June 26. 1779 A friend of mine (Mr. Henry Skipwith) is very desirous [of] locating 5000 acres of land in the country through which you will pass while running…
Williamsburgh June 25. 1779 Sir Your favors of the 18th . instant came to hand yesterday. I had written that very day to Col. Bland to allow Lt. Campbell and…
Williamsburgh June 22. 1779. Dr Sir As to an undoubted zeal for the cause of the American states you have always added a proper disposition to aid the island of…
Wmsburg June 22d. 1779 Sir The Washington and Caswell Gallies belonging to this Commonwealth originally built for the protection of Ocracock Inlet in conjunction with others proposed to be built…
Williamsburgh June 21. 1779. Sir Your letter by Colo. Buford is just put into my hand. I observe on that part which relates to the cloathing of your new levies…
Williamsburg June 19th: 1779. Sir I have the pleasure to enclose you the particulars of Colo. Clarkes success against St. Vincenne as stated in his letter but lately received, the…
Williamsburgh June 19. 1779. Sir Our delegates by the last post informed us that we might now obtain blank letters of marque for want of which our people have long…
Wmsburg June 19. 79 Sir The within resolution will inform you of the honourable appointment to which you are elected by the voice of your Country, which I do myself…