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Archibald Cary to Thomas Jefferson, July 22, 1779
Ampthill July 22d. 1779. Sir Inclosed you have a State of Ballandines Account with the Country for the Works at Westham, also Ballandine and Reveley for the Buckingham Furnace. You…
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Letters to Thomas Jefferson
B. 1743 · D. 1826
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.
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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.,…
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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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 12, 1779
Colonel Carters House August 12th: 1779 Sir I am exceedingly sorry the Weather yesterday prevented me from having the pleasure of seeing you. I return you my very sincere thanks…
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John Jay to Thomas Jefferson, August 14, 1779
Philadelphia, 14 Aug. 1779 . Circular to the state executives. The expected arrival of 7,000 troops from Europe and 3,000 from the West Indies as reinforcements to the enemy is…
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John Page to Thomas Jefferson, August 14, 1779
Wmsburg Augt. the 14th. 1779 Dear Sir I believe the Board had no Intention of removing the Convention Troops till you return; and wish to have a full Board, whenever…
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John Todd to Thomas Jefferson, August 16, 1779
16th August 79 Sir I thank you for the favour you have done me in inclosing me the bill for establishing religious freedom . I had not seen it before—and…
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George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, August 16, 1779
West Point, 16 Aug. 1779 . Acknowledges TJ’s letter of 23 July enclosing one for Mr. Battora, which will be forwarded by the next flag.
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Peter Penet to Thomas Jefferson, August 17, 1779
Philadelphia August the 17th. 1779 Sir I have received the five copies of the Contract which Your Excellency and the Honorable Council have been pleased to enter into with my…
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John, Jr Todd to Thomas Jefferson, August 18, 1779
Kaskaskia 18th. Augt. 1779 May it please your Excellency By Letters which I had the Honor of writing to you by Col. Slaughter dated early in July , I gave…
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John Jay to Thomas Jefferson, August 24, 1779
Philadelphia, 24 Aug. 1779 . Circular letter to the state executives enclosing a resolve of Congress of 17 Aug. relative to further provisions for the army.
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William Phillips to Thomas Jefferson, August 25, 1779
August 25th. 1779. I have reason to suppose that a Flag of truce may arrive at Hampton Road with passports from General Washington bringing wines, Rum, and other refreshments for…
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Archibald Cary to Thomas Jefferson, August 26, 1779
Richmond 26th. [August] 1779. Dear Sir I wrote you some time agon and Inclosed some Papers to you from Majr. Hay addressed to General Phillips. Mr. Hay was two days…
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George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, August 26, 1779
West Point August the 26th 1779 Your Excellency I make no doubt has been made fully acquainted with the Ordinance established by Congress by their Act of the 23d of…
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Board of War to Thomas Jefferson, August 28, 1779
[ Philadelphia, before 28 Aug. 1779 . A letter from Lt. Gov. Page to the Continental Board of War, 28 Aug. 1779 ( DLC : PCC , No. 147, ii…
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Andrew Lewis to Thomas Jefferson, August 31, 1779
Botetourt Augt 31 1779 Sir In compliance with the orders of Council of July the 23d , directing Genl. Lewis, William Fleming and Willm. Christian to meet for the purpose…