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Charles Thomson to Thomas Jefferson, November 20, 1779
Secretary’s Office Novr 20th 1779 Sir I take the liberty of transmitting you a duplicate of an Act of Congress passed the 16th of March 1779, the Utility of which…
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Samuel Huntington to Thomas Jefferson, November 18, 1779
Philadelphia, 18 Nov. 1779 . Circular to the state executives enclosing resolves of Congress of 12 and 16 Nov. reorganizing the eleven companies of artificers raised by the quartermaster general,…
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Board of War to Thomas Jefferson, November 16, 1779
War Office Wmsburg Novr. 16th. 1779. The Board, from a variety of circumstances, think it probable that the British army may intend some Offensive operations against this State the ensuing…
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Edmund Randolph to Thomas Jefferson, November 13, 1779
Williamsburg Novr. 13. 1779. Sir I do myself the honor of returning to your Excellency the papers referred to me, respecting the Portuguese snow captured by Captain Cunningham while Commander…
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Virginia Executive Council to Thomas Jefferson, November 13, 1779
In Council Wmsburg Novr. 13th 1779. Sir Sickness necessary Business and other Causes often preventing the Attendance of the members of this Board so as that no Council can be…
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Board of War to Thomas Jefferson, November 13, 1779
Williamsburg, 13 Nov. 1779. Upon consideration of the resolution of the House of Delegates of 1 Nov., it is recommended that two prison ships be prepared for the reception of…
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Board of Trade to Thomas Jefferson, November 13, 1779
[13 November 1779] Board of Trade Novr. 13. 1779 Â Â Â The above appears to be what His Excellency in Council intends to allow Capt. Le Maire; if so…
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Board of War to Thomas Jefferson, November 11, 1779
War Office Wmsburg Novr. 11th. 1779. Sir We inclose to you for your approbation some arrangements which we think necessary to be adopted in the military and Naval departments. In…
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Samuel Huntington to Thomas Jefferson, November 9, 1779
Philada Novr 9th 1779 Sir Your Excellency will receive herewith enclos’d an act of Congress of the 8th instant together with the Copy of a letter from Colo. Broadhead of…
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Board of Trade to Thomas Jefferson, November 9, 1779
Board of Trade Novr. 9. 1779. Sir We had the Honor of Your Excellency’s Instructions respecting the settlement of Capt. Le Maire’s Expences. We confess ourselves at a loss to…