Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Johnson, June 30, 1779
Williamsburgh June 30. 1779. Sir I beg you will be pleased to ascribe to the change in our administration and to my not becoming immediately possessed of all the business…
Williamsburgh June 30. 1779. Sir I beg you will be pleased to ascribe to the change in our administration and to my not becoming immediately possessed of all the business…
Williamsburg June 30th. 1779. Sir Since writing the within, I learn that the Caswell Galley is sunk at her station, that her bottom is eaten out, and her original form…
[ 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…
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 ] 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…
In Council June 26th. 1779 Sir At the request of the directors of the public Buildings in Richmond, I am to desire that you will provide for them locks of…
Williamsburgh June 26. 1779 A friend of mine (Mr. Henry Skipwith) is very desirous [of] locating 5000 acres of land in the country through which you will pass while running…
[ 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…
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…
Williamsburgh June 25. 1779 Sir Your favors of the 18th . instant came to hand yesterday. I had written that very day to Col. Bland to allow Lt. Campbell and…