Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, December 16, 1779
Williamsburg Decr. 16. 1779. Sir I take the liberty of putting under cover to your Excellency, some Letters to Generals Philips and Riedesel, uninformed whether they are gone into New…
Williamsburg Decr. 16. 1779. Sir I take the liberty of putting under cover to your Excellency, some Letters to Generals Philips and Riedesel, uninformed whether they are gone into New…
New York, 16 Dec. 1779 . A flag-of-truce vessel brings this letter, together with food and stores for the Convention troops. To save expense it is desirable that the flag…
[Enclosure 7 in No. 14.] Mr. Moore to Mr. Caldwell. Richmond, Virginia, May 5, 1863. My Dear Sir: I have just received your letter of the 30th April, and I…
Wmsburg Decr. 16. 1779. Sir We have information from our Delegates in congress that the detention of some continental arms by the executive of this State during the course of…
[Enclosure 6 in No. 14.] Lieutenant Colonel Edgar to Captain Catlett, C. S. A. Headquarters 26th Virginia Battalion, Hundley’s Hill, May 25, 1863. Captain: The communication from the secretary of…
[Enclosure 3 in No. 14.] Mr. Benjamin to Consul Moore. Department of State, Richmond, February 20, 1863. Sir: Your letter of 16th instant, in relation to certain enactments and military…
Williamsburg, 16 Dec. 1779 . In Feb. 1779 Mark Talbot agreed with Capt. Maxwell and Col. Travis, commissioners of the navy, to build a vessel of war for the state.…
[Enclosure 2 in No. 14.] Consul Moore to Mr. Benjamin. Richmond, February 16, 1863. Sir: I have the honor to request your favorable consideration of the following enactment, in so…
Williamsburg, 16 Dec. 1779 . There are three captains, two lieutenants and four cornets in Maj. Nelson’s corps. Two gentlemen are appointed to recruit the quotas of a lieutenant. If…
Williamsburg Dec. 15. 1779. Sir The inclosed letter which came by a flag of truce from New-York, will, I imagine, inform you that prisoners from your state are sent here…