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William Phillips to Thomas Jefferson, September 3, 1779
Colonel Carter’s house, Sept. 3d, 1779. Sir I take the liberty of addressing your excellency, on the subject of a removal of part of the troops of convention, and that,…
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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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George Corbin to Thomas Jefferson, September 4, 1779
[Onancock Accomack Co September 4th 1779] [ Sir ] As I presume the important and weighty affairs of State, have altogether engrossed your Excellency’s attention pardon me for calling to…
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Arthur Lee to Thomas Jefferson, September 4, 1779
Paris Septr. 4th. 1779 Dear Sir It was not until the 7th. of July 1779. that I received your favor of the 9th. of July 1778. It was open, without…
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John Jay to Thomas Jefferson, September 6, 1779
Philadelphia 6th: Septr: 1779 Sir You will receive herewith enclosed a copy of an Act of Congress of the 4th: Inst, giving Lieut. Colonel Simms leave of Absence from his…
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Richard Henry Lee to Thomas Jefferson, September 6, 1779
Menokin Septr. 6. 1779 Dear Sir The Chevalier D’Anmour who will have the honor of delivering you this letter, having been lately appointed Consul of France for this State, as…
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Board of War to Thomas Jefferson, September 9, 1779
War Office Wmsburg Sep. 9th. 1779. The Board of War have considered the case of Mr. Blunt of Sussex as Stated in a Letter to Colo. Starke, by Captain Edmundson,…
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Board of Trade to Thomas Jefferson, September 10, 1779
[ Williamsburg ] 10 Sep. 1779 . Haywood offers 2,000 bushels of salt at £20 per bushel. Without salt it will be difficult to purchase tobacco because of the shortness…
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William Phillips to Thomas Jefferson, September 12, 1779
Colonel Carters House Septr: 12th. 1779 Major General Phillips’s Compliments wait on Governor Jefferson. He shall be greatly obliged to him to allow the inclosed letter being delivered to Mr:…
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George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, September 13, 1779
Head Quarters West Point Septr. 13th. 1779 Sir I have the honor to inclose your Excellency the Copy of a Letter from Mr. Loring British Commissary of Prisoners to our…
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John Jay to Thomas Jefferson, September 14, 1779
Philadelphia, 14 Sep. 1779 . Circular letter to the state executives enclosing resolves of Congress of 21 Aug. relative to an embargo; of 25 Aug. against restrictions on inland trade;…
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Richard Henry Lee to Thomas Jefferson, September 20, 1779
Chantilly Septr. 20. 1779 Dear Sir I have the honor of inclosing you a letter that Mr. Mazzie formerly sent to me, and which having been mislaid among a number…
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George Rogers Clark to Thomas Jefferson, September 23, 1779
Louisville Sepr. 23d 1779 Dr Sir I am happy to find that your Sentiments Respecting a fortification at or near the Mouth of Ohio is so agreable to the Ideas…
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Richard Henry Lee to Thomas Jefferson, September 23, 1779
Chantilly, 23 Sep. 1779 . This letter to be delivered by Messrs. Loyauté and Le Maire. The latter is in unfortunate circumstances. All his private effects are detained on board…
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William Lee to Thomas Jefferson, September 24, 1779
Frankfort in Germany Sep. 24th. 1779 Sir His Excellency Governor Henry was pleased in 1777, with the advice of the Council, to appoint me Agent in France for the State…
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Samuel Huntington to Thomas Jefferson, September 30, 1779
Philada 30th Septr 1779 Sir You will receive herewith enclosed a Copy of an Act of Congress of the 29th instant with Copys of the letters refferred to in it…
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Samuel Huntington to Thomas Jefferson, October 3, 1779
Philadelphia, 3 Oct. 1779 . Enclosing a resolve of Congress of 2 Oct., recommending to the Governor and Council of Maryland “to permit as much bread flour and wheat to…
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George French to Thomas Jefferson, October 5, 1779
Fredericksburg 5th. Octbr. 1779. Sir Your Excellency’s favour of the 24th. Ulto. came duely to hand, but being from home prevented me from writing you by last Post. Agreeable to…
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Virginia Assembly to Thomas Jefferson, October 8, 1779
In Council Oct. 8. 1779. The Governor is advised to take proper and effectual measures for knowing from time to time the situation and treatment of our prisoners with the…
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Samuel Huntington to Thomas Jefferson, October 9, 1779
Philadelphia, 9 Oct. 1779 . Circular to the state executives enclosing resolutions relative to Continental finance (see note below); asks promptness in payment and regrets that the state quotas are…
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Richard Henry Lee to Thomas Jefferson, October 13, 1779
Chantilly October 13. 1779 Dear Sir I am very much obliged to you for your favor of the 28 of September and for the trouble you took in writing a…
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Samuel Huntington to Thomas Jefferson, October 18, 1779
Philada Octr 18th 1779 Sir In answer to your letter of the 25th. Septr last I have the honour of inclosing you an Act of Congress of this day. The…
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Board of Trade to Thomas Jefferson, October 19, 1779
[ Williamsburg ] 19 Oct. 1779 . Fifteen hundred additional hogsheads of tobacco have been purchased before a further rise in price, because it is feared that within a year…
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Samuel Huntington to Thomas Jefferson, October 20, 1779
Philadelphia, 20 Oct. 1779 . Circular to the state executives enclosing a resolve of Congress of this day recommending that Thursday, 9 Dec., be appointed a day of public thanksgiving.
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Thomas Smith to Thomas Jefferson, October 22, 1779
Williamsburg, 22 Oct. 1779 . The scheme for a commercial negotiation in Europe has been abandoned after all necessary preparations were made. This decision causes almost ruinous personal consequences to…