Williamsburg, 24 Nov. 1779 . Col. Finnie, state quartermaster general, should be allowed a general order to employ workmen. Signed by Nelson, Griffin, and Barron. Countersigned: “In Council Novr. 24th.…
Head Quarters West-point 23d Novr. 1779. Dr . Sir I have been honored with your Excellencys favors of the 1st 2d and 8th of October, and the several inclosures. The…
[23 November 1779] Sir There is reason to believe that the appointment of a Consul to reside in this State on the part of his most Christian majesty either has…
Philadelphia, 22 Nov. 1779 . Circular to the state executives enclosing resolves of Congress of 19 Nov. recommending the enacting of laws for “a general limitation of prices …, to…
[ Williamsburg, 22? Nov. 1779 . JHD description begins Journal of the House of Delegates of the Commonwealth of Virginia (cited by session and date of publication) description ends ,…
Secretary’s Office Novr 20th 1779 Sir I take the liberty of transmitting you a duplicate of an Act of Congress passed the 16th of March 1779, the Utility of which…
In Council November [20?] 1779. Sir The Board of War apprehending that the mention of the appointment of an assistant Clerk to them, as made in my letter to you…
Williamsburg, 20 Nov. 1779 . Alexander Stewart of Rockbridge co. has offered to supply the state with gunpowder. He should be engaged to supply as much as he is willing…
[ Williamsburg ] 20 Nov. 1779 . Approval, with the concurrence of the executive, of the purchase of cloth, to be paid for in part by cannon at the foundry.…
In Council, 19 Nov. 1779 . Transmits resolution of Congress, enclosed in letter from Samuel Huntington, requesting reconsideration of Act for reopening Virginia land office.