Samuel Huntington to Thomas Jefferson, October 30, 1779

Philadelphia 30th. Octr. 1779.

Sir

You will receive herewith enclosed an act of Congress of this date, earnestly recommending to the State of Virginia to re-consider their late act of Assembly for opening their land office; And to that, and all other States similarly circumstanced, to forbear settling or issuing Warrants for unappropriated lands or granting the same during the continuance of the present war.

I am with sentiments of esteem and regard, Your Excellency’s, Humble servant,

Samll Huntington President