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Richard Henry Lee to Thomas Jefferson, August 12, 1779
Menokin, 12 Aug. 1779 . Arrival from France at Lee’s house of Hezekiah Ford, late secretary to Arthur Lee. The writer has advised Ford not to go on to Congress…
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William Phillips to Thomas Jefferson, August 10, 1779
Colonel Carter’s House August 10th. 1779 Sir At the time the troops of Convention quitted New England the Officers, British and German, drew sundry Bills of Exchange in favour of…
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William Fleming to Thomas Jefferson, August 10, 1779
Philadelphia, 10th Augt. 1779. Dr Sr . I am this moment told by Colo. Melchoir that a young gentleman will set out in half an hour for Charlottesville. By him…
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George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, August 6, 1779
West Point August the 6: 1779 Sir I have been honoured with your Letter of the 17 of July, upon the case of Lt. Governor Hamilton. This subject, on more…
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Board of War to Thomas Jefferson, August 4, 1779
[ Williamsburg, 4 Aug. 1779 . Minute in Board of War Journal (Vi) under this date: “This Board do recommend to his excellency the Governour and the honorable the Council,…
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Meriwether Smith to Thomas Jefferson, July 30, 1779
Philadelphia, 30 July 1779 . Quotes extracts from memorials to Congress from the French minister, Gérard, dated 26 and 28 July, demanding protection for M. Holker, the French consul, whose…
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John Jay to Thomas Jefferson, July 28, 1779
Philadelphia, 28 July 1779 . Circular letter to the state executives enclosing resolves of Congress of 23 July respecting, first, the better preservation of buildings belonging to the United States…
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Edmund Randolph to Thomas Jefferson, July 27, 1779
Philadelphia, 27 July 1779 . Detailed account of Wayne’s capture of Stony Point on the Hudson, 15 July. Postscript reads: “You will oblige me much, by suggesting to me such…
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John Jay to Thomas Jefferson, July 26, 1779
Philadelphia 26th July 1779 Sir I have the honor of transmitting to your Excellency sundry papers respecting the capture of a vessel of Portugal by a Captain Cunningham of the…
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Mr Savarit to Thomas Jefferson, July 22, 1779
[ Without place, after 22 July 1779 .] Directed to the Governor and Council and written after the contract between the State of Virginia and Penet, Windel & Co. (q.v.,…