Philadelphia, 18 Nov. 1779 . Circular to the state executives enclosing resolves of Congress of 12 and 16 Nov. reorganizing the eleven companies of artificers raised by the quartermaster general,…
Earl Russell to Mr. Adams. Foreign Office, April 8, 1864. Sir: With reference to my letter of the 21st ultimo, I have the honor to state to you that I…
In Council Novr. 18th. 1779. The Board are of opinion that until the numbers of an invading enemy and the proposed point of invasion known, neither the numbers of militia…
[ Williamsburg, 17? 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 ,…
Wmsburg Novr. 16th. 1779. Sir Colo. Bland being about to retire from his Command at the Barracks in Albemarle, and desirous to withdraw at the same time the party of…
[From the London Morning Post of April 9, 1864. The Confederate States. Official regulations to carry into effect the act “to impose regulations upon the foreign commerce of the Confederate…
War Office Wmsburg Novr. 16th. 1779. The Board, from a variety of circumstances, think it probable that the British army may intend some Offensive operations against this State the ensuing…
Earl Russell to Mr. Adams. Foreign Office, March 23, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to state to you, for the information of your government, that her Majesty has for…
In Council Novr. 15th. 1779. The Board advise that one prison ship agreeable to the resolution of Assembly be employed; that she be moored in James river above the windings…
Earl Russell to Mr. Adams. Foreign Office, March 21, 1864. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 15th instant, respecting the course proposed…