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George Rogers Clark to Patrick Henry, April 29, 1779
Kaskaskias Illinois Apl: 29th. 1779 Dr. Sir A few days ago I received certain intelligence of William Morris my express to you being killed near the falls of Ohio news…
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Letters about Democracy
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Thomas Jefferson to Richard Henry Lee, April 21, 1779
Monticello Apr. 21. 1779. Dear Sir Among the convention prisoners in this neighborhood is a Baron de Geismar of the Germans, brigade-major to Genl. Gall, whose situation I would wish…
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Samuel Stanhope Smith to Thomas Jefferson, April 19, 1779
Hampden-Sydney April 19th 1779 Sir I beg your pardon for having writen to you prematurely. I confess I had never seen the printed bill, and having waited for it a…
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William Phillips to Thomas Jefferson, April 12, 1779
Monday April 12th. 1779 Majr. Genl. Phillips sends his compliments to Mr. Jefferson. He would with much pleasure wait on Mr. Jefferson next Wednesday, but is engaged for that day…
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William Phillips to Thomas Jefferson, April 11, 1779
Blenheim Sunday Evening April 11th. 1779 Major General Phillips sends his Compliments to Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson, requests the favour of their company at dinner on Thursday next at Two…
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George Mason to Thomas Jefferson, April 3, 1779
Gunston-Hall, April 3rd. 1779. Dear Sir The Indiana Company, I hear, are preparing to defend their Claim, under the Indian Purchase; which is to come before the Assembly, on the…
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Samuel Stanhope Smith to Thomas Jefferson, March 1, 1779
[March? 1779]. Sir I have had a transient view of a general scheme of education for this state, which I am informed was so far approved by the last Assembly…
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Thomas Jefferson to George Rogers Clark, March 1, 1779
Williams[burg, March or April 1779] Sir Your letter and verba[l message] by Mr. St. Vrain was received today; your m[essage will be?] attended to. Much solicitude will be felt for…
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Thomas Jefferson to Patrick Henry, March 27, 1779
Albemarle Mar. 27. 1779 Sir 1 A report prevailing here that in consequence of some powers from Congress the Governor and council have it in contemplation to remove the Convention…
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Richard Henry Lee to Thomas Jefferson, March 15, 1779
Philadelphia March 15. 1779 Dear Sir I have not been unmindful of the small commission you gave me to procure the song and receipt for you. I once had these,…