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Thomas Jefferson to William Phillips, October 2, 1779
Williamsburg Oct. 2. 1779. Sir I had just concluded what was requisite for the dispatch of the flag by which this comes, and was proceeding to inclose to you the…
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Letters about American Revolution
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Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, October 1, 1779
Williamsburg Oct. 1. 1779 Sir On receipt of your letter of August 6th. during my absence the Council had the irons taken off the prisoners of war. When your advice…
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Thomas Jefferson to Henry Hamilton, October 1, 1779
[1 October 1779] I do promise on my parole of honor that I will not depart out of the limits which shall from time to time be prescribed to me…
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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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Thomas Jefferson to John Jay, September 25, 1779
Williamsburg Sep. 25. 1779. Sir The various calamities which during the present year have befallen our crops of wheat, have reduced them so very low as to leave us little…
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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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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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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 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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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;…