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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 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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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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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 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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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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Thomas Jefferson to William Preston, August 7, 1779
Aug. 7. 1779. Sir You are desired to call together your feild officers and in conjunction with them to recommend to the Executive a Lieutenant and an Ensign to take…
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Thomas Jefferson to William Fleming, August 7, 1779
Albemarle Aug. 7. 1779. Sir The inclosed order will explain to you the general plan adopted for regimenting, officering, and stationing the two Western battalions. We are in hopes you…
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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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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,…