Meriwether Smith to Thomas Jefferson, July 6, 1779
Philadelphia, July 6h. 1779 Sir I wrote to you on the 24h. of June by Mr. de Francy; since which I have received Advice that I am continued in the…
Philadelphia, July 6h. 1779 Sir I wrote to you on the 24h. of June by Mr. de Francy; since which I have received Advice that I am continued in the…
Colonel Carters House July 5th. 1779. Sir I have received from Colonel Bland a Copy of the Letter you were pleased to write him in answer to my request for…
[ Williamsburg ] 2 July 1779 . Making up the quantity of tobacco to 3,000 hhds. is probably all the state can afford at this time, although this quantity may…
[ Williamsburg ] 30 June and 1 July 1779 . Instructions desired concerning purchase of sundry articles from Thomas Pierce, John Carter, and Richard Burnly. Signed by Whiting, Ambler, and…
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…
[ 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…
[ 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…
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…
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…
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.