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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
[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…
[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…