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John Jay to Thomas Jefferson, June 29, 1779
Philadelphia, 29 June 1779 . Circular letter to the state executives enclosing an extract of a letter from Gen. Washington of 11 June and a resolve of Congress of 28…
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Laird Brothers to Inglefield, H. M. S. Majestic. Please to acknowledge receipt of this per bearer. We regret having to give rather a shorter notice than you named to us, but we think it will be sufficient. LAIRD BROTHERS, October 22, 1863
Laird Brothers to Captain Inglefield, H. M. S. Majestic. Birkenhead Iron Works, BirkenJiead, October 22, 1863. Sir: With reference to your letter of the 19th instant, as we were unable…
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Board of Trade to Thomas Jefferson, June 29, 1779
[ Williamsburg ] 29 June 1779 . There are no more than 1,450 hhds. of tobacco on hand belonging to the public and unengaged by contract. Instructions requested for procuring…
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INGLEFIELD, Captain to Mes, October 20, 1863
Captain Inglefield, R. N., H. M. S. Majestic, to Laird Brothers. Her Majesty’s Steamer Majestic, Rock Ferry, October 20, 1863. Gentlemen: I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter…
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Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Whiting, June 26, 1779
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…
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Laird Brothers to Inglefield, R. N., H. M. S. Majestic. Note. —We shall be glad to have an acknowledgment of the receipt of this as soon as convenient. LAIRD BROTHERS, October 19, 1863
Laird Brothers to Captain Inglefield, R. N., H. M. S. Majestic. Birkenhead Iron Works, Birkenhead, October 19, 1863. Sir: Referring to our letter of the 14th instant, we beg to…
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Laird Brothers to Inglefield, R. N., H. M. S. Majestic, October 14, 1863
Laird Brothers to Captain Inglefield, R. N., H. M. S. Majestic. Birkenhead Works, Birkenhead, October 14, 1863. Sir: We beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of this date,…
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Thomas Jefferson to Unknown, June 26, 1779
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…
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Board of Trade to Thomas Jefferson, June 26, 1779
[ Williamsburg ] 26 June 1779 . Approval requested for the purchase of cloth for the army and navy. Signed by Thomas Whiting and Jacquelin Ambler. Countersigned: “In council July…
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Meriwether Smith to Thomas Jefferson, June 25, 1779
Philadelphia, June 25h. 1779. Sir Permit me to recommend to your particular Notice and Civilities Monsr: de Francy , who is the Agent of Monsr: de Beaumarchais , and honoured…
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EDWARD MORGAN, Surveyor to Mes, October 9, 1863
E. Morgan, surveyor, her Majesty’s customs, Liverpool, to Laird Brothers. Surveyor’s Office, Customs, October, 9, 1863. Gentlemen: I hereby beg to give you notice that, by directions of the honorable…
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Thomas Jefferson to William Phillips, June 25, 1779
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…
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MORGAN, Surveyor to Mes, October 9, 1863
E. Morgan, surveyor, her Majesty’s customs, Liverpool, to Laird Brothers. Customs, Liverpool, October 9, 1863. Gentlemen: I hereby beg to give you notice that I have this day seized the…
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Meriwether Smith to Thomas Jefferson, June 24, 1779
Philadelphia June 24h. 1779 Dear Sir The enclosed Letter to Genl. Nelson is from Mr. de Francy and contains a Copy of a Memorial transmitted to the Genl. Assembly last…
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STEWART, Assistant Collector to Mes, October 9, 1863
[Private.] Assistant collector of her Majesty’s customs, Liverpool, to Laird Brothers. Customs, Liverpool, October 9, 1863. Gentlemen: I have received your private note of yesterday, and regret that you should…
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John Jay to Thomas Jefferson, June 24, 1779
Philadelphia, 24 June 1779 . Circular to the state executives enclosing resolve of Congress, 22 June 1779, to prevent plundering of the inhabitants of places in the enemy’s possession.
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Thomas Jefferson to St. George Tucker, June 22, 1779
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…
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Conrad Alexandre Gérard to Thomas Jefferson, June 22, 1779
à Philadelphia le 23 [i.e., 22] Juin 1779. Mr J’ai reçu la lettre dont V. E. m’a honoré au nom de l’assemblée generale de Virginie ainsi que l’expedition autentique de…
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William Fleming to Thomas Jefferson, June 22, 1779
Philadelphia; 22d. June 1779. Dear Sir Your obliging letter, without a signature, came safe to hand. As letters frequently miscarry between this and Virginia it was a good caution, which…
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STEWART, Assistant Collector to Mes, October 8, 1863
Assistant collector of her Majesty’s customs, Liverpool, to Laird Brothers. Custom-House, Liverpool, October 8, 1863. Gentlemen: I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of this day’s date, stating…