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William Phillips to Thomas Jefferson, December 16, 1779
New York, 16 Dec. 1779 . A flag-of-truce vessel brings this letter, together with food and stores for the Convention troops. To save expense it is desirable that the flag…
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Board of War to Thomas Jefferson, December 16, 1779
Williamsburg, 16 Dec. 1779 . There are three captains, two lieutenants and four cornets in Maj. Nelson’s corps. Two gentlemen are appointed to recruit the quotas of a lieutenant. If…
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Samuel Huntington to Thomas Jefferson, December 15, 1779
Philadelphia, 15 Dec. 1779 . Circular letter to the state executives enclosing a resolve of Congress of this date recommending an embargo on exports.
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Samuel Huntington to Thomas Jefferson, December 14, 1779
Philada Decemr 14th 1779 Sir Your Excellency will receive herewith enclos’d two acts of Congress of the 11th instant and one other of this Day by which you will be…
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Board of War to Thomas Jefferson, December 14, 1779
[ Williamsburg ] 14 Dec. 1779 . After appointment to a majority, De Klauman refused to do duty as a captain and asked Col. Marshall to consider him no longer…
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Philip Mazzei to Thomas Jefferson, December 12, 1779
Nantes, Decr. 12th. 1779 Sir A very good piece of intelligence, which I received yesterday, has been followed by very mortifaying news arrived in Town today. Yesterday I was informed,…
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George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, December 11, 1779
Head Qrs. Morristown Decr. 11th. 1779. Sir I have the honor to inform Your Excellency that I have received advice from New York that a very large embarkation had taken…
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Samuel Huntington to Thomas Jefferson, December 10, 1779
Philada Decemr 10th 1779. Sir By the act of Congress of this day herewith enclosed your Excellency will be inform’d, That Congress approve of the Measures taken by the Executive…
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Board of Trade to Thomas Jefferson, December 7, 1779
[ Williamsburg ] 7 Dec. 1779 . Transmitting offer of soap and candles, the purchase of which has been recommended by the Board of War. Signed by Whiting and Rose.…
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Philip Mazzei to Thomas Jefferson, December 5, 1779
[ Nantes, 5 Dec. 1779 . Mazzei’s “Representationâ€� of his conduct as agent for Virginia in Europe states that in a letter of this date, his second dispatch to TJ,…