Thomas Jefferson was a Founding Father and the third president of the United States from 1801 to 1809. He was the second vice president under John Adams. Jefferson was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, and a leading proponent of democracy, republicanism and natural rights.
Charlotteville June 14th 1779 Sr Having been inform’d that since your Excellencys Appointment to the Government of this Commonwealth your residence will be chiefly, if not entirely at the seat…
Philadelphia 16th June 1779 Sir Copies of two Acts of Congress of the 14th Inst. are herewith enclosed. One recommending to the States to exempt Drivers of Waggons from Militia…
Colonel Carters House June 18th: 1779 I must lament the having lost, by your Succeeding Mr: Henry in the Government of Virginia, a very agreeable neighbour of whose Society I…
Philadelphia; 22d. June 1779. Dear Sir Your obliging letter, without a signature, came safe to hand. As letters frequently miscarry between this and Virginia it was a good caution, which…
à Philadelphia le 23 [i.e., 22] Juin 1779. Mr J’ai reçu la lettre dont V. E. m’a honoré au nom de l’assemblée generale de Virginie ainsi que l’expedition autentique de…
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.
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, 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…
[ 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…
[ 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…
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 ] 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…
[ 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…
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…
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, 8 July 1779 . Circular letter to the state executives enclosing a resolve of Congress of 29 June announcing that $20,000,000 is to be raised by a new loan…
Chantilly, 8 July 1779 . Acknowledges TJ’s letter of 17 June. “Every good Whig will wish success to a governor whose principles of action are not the incentives of whim,…
Head Qrs. New Windsor July the 10. 1779 Sir On the 4th Instant I had the Honor to receive Your Letter of the 19th. of June. Your Excellency will permit…
Philadelphia 13th July, 1779. Sir My colleagues have requested me to transmit you the deposition of Ferrall Wade, on the subject of governor Hamilton’s conduct at Detroit, which I inclose…
[Philadelphia] July 13th. 79 Dear Sir It appears to me that Virginia will do her part in placing things upon an adequate foundation; a large Income of Money, and a…
Philadelphia, 14 July 1779 . Circular letter to the state executives enclosing resolves of Congress of 9 July respecting persons employed in provisioning the army.
Cartwright’s July 16th. 1779. Dear Sir This will be deliver’d You by Mr. Hardy, one of the Officers of the Letter of Marque Ship General Washington , just arrived at…
[ Williamsburg ] 17 July 1779 . The owners of the cargo of the Dolphin propose to let the Board of Trade have such part of it as they wish,…
Head Quarters, Pittsburgh, July 22nd, 1779. Sir I have taken the liberty of enclosing you copies of sundry letters relative to the designs of the Enemy, in and about Detroit.…