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Thomas Jefferson to David Shepherd, June 18, 1779
Williamsburg, June 18, 1779. Sir You are desired to give notice to such recruits under the act of Assembly passed last winter as may not yet have marched from your…
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William Phillips to Thomas Jefferson, June 18, 1779
Colonel Carters House June 18th: 1779 I must lament the having lost, by your Succeeding Mr: Henry in the Government of Virginia, a very agreeable neighbour of whose Society I…
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Thomas Jefferson to Isaac Zane, December 8, 1778
Williamsburgh Dec. 8. 1778. Dear Zane I was much disappointed at not meeting with you here for many reasons: one or two of them I will explain to you. my…
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Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Harrison, June 18, 1779
Williamsburg, June 18, 1779. Sir The committee appointed in pursuance of an act of General Assembly passed in 1776, intituled “An act for the revision of the laws,â€� have according…
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Thomas Jefferson to Committee of the Continental Congress, June 18, 1779
Williamsburgh June 18. 1779. Sir Inclosed you will receive the information you formerly desired on the subject of the barracks ordered to be built at Frederick. Some difference will appear…
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Thomas Jefferson to Theodorick Bland, June 18, 1779
Williamsburg, June 18th, 1779. Sir Yours of the 14th inst. , came to hand this day. * * * with respect to Col. Finnie, as a continental officer, [we decline…
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Thomas Jefferson to Richard Henry Lee, June 17, 1779
Williamsburgh June 17 1779 Dear Sir I received your letter and kind congratulations for which I return you my thanks. In a virtuous government, and more especially in times like…
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Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Harrison, June 17, 1779
[ Williamsburg, 17? June 1779 . JHD description begins Journal of the House of Delegates of the Commonwealth of Virginia (cited by session and date of publication) description ends ,…
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John Jay to Thomas Jefferson, June 16, 1779
Philadelphia 16th June 1779 Sir Copies of two Acts of Congress of the 14th Inst. are herewith enclosed. One recommending to the States to exempt Drivers of Waggons from Militia…
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Theodorick Bland to Thomas Jefferson, June 14, 1779
Charlotteville June 14th 1779 Sr Having been inform’d that since your Excellencys Appointment to the Government of this Commonwealth your residence will be chiefly, if not entirely at the seat…