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John Adams to Patrick Henry, June 3, 1776
Philadelphia June 3. 1776 My dear Sir I had this Morning the Pleasure of yours of 20 May. The little Pamphlet you mention is nullius Filius, 1 and if I…
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Letters to Patrick Henry
B. 1736 · D. 1799
Patrick Henry was an American politician, planter and orator who declared to the Second Virginia Convention (1775): "Give me liberty or give me death!" A Founding Father, he served as the first and sixth post-colonial governor of Virginia, from 1776 to 1779 and from 1784 to 1786.
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8 letters
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Virginia Delegates to Patrick Henry, July 15, 1776
[15 July 1776] We were informed a few weeks ago that 5000 â„” of lead imported by our colony were landed at Fredsbgh. As it appeared very unlikely it should…
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Thomas Jefferson to Patrick Henry, July 16, 1776
[16 July 1776] Dear Sir The inclosed letter from the President was directed before he knew of your being invested with the office of Governor: you will therefore please to…
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George Washington to Patrick Henry, February 19, 1778
Valley Forge, February 19, 1778 . Describes distressing situation of Army. States that unless effective measures are taken, another campaign may prove impossible. Requests Henry to send all available supplies…
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John Adams to Patrick Henry, December 8, 1778
Passy Decr 8 1778 My dear Friend Mr. Le Maire, writes me 1 that he is about returning. I wrote you on the 9 July a long Letter in Answer…
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Thomas Jefferson to Patrick Henry, March 27, 1779
Albemarle Mar. 27. 1779 Sir 1 A report prevailing here that in consequence of some powers from Congress the Governor and council have it in contemplation to remove the Convention…
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George Rogers Clark to Patrick Henry, April 29, 1779
Kaskaskias Illinois Apl: 29th. 1779 Dr. Sir A few days ago I received certain intelligence of William Morris my express to you being killed near the falls of Ohio news…
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Evan Shelby to Patrick Henry, June 4, 1779
Washington [County, Virginia] June 4. 1779 Sir Since my last which I had the honor to address to your Excellency some of the Chiefs of the peaceable Towns of the…