Thomas Jefferson to Francis Eppes, October 24, 1775
Philadelphia, Oct. 24, 1775. Dear Sir Since my last, we have nothing new from England or from the camps at either Cambridge or St. John’s. Our eyes are turned to…
Philadelphia, Oct. 24, 1775. Dear Sir Since my last, we have nothing new from England or from the camps at either Cambridge or St. John’s. Our eyes are turned to…
Philadelphia, Oct. 10th, 1775. Dear Sir I wrote to Patty on my arrival here, and there being then nothing new in the political way I inclosed her letter under a…
[26 September 1775] The COMMITTEE of SAFETY for the Colony of VIRGINIA To Thomas Jefferson Esquire By Virtue of the Power and Authority invested in us, by the Delegates and…
Fort Pitt 13th. Sept. 1775. Dear Sir After a very disagreeable, wet and fateagueing Journey, we got here on the 10th Inst. the day appointed for opening the Treaty, but…
August 31. 1775 Dr. Sr. I have recieved ten Guineas of the Treasurer and have left the Violin with Mr. Cocke of Wmsburg. I wish I had had a Case…
Headquarters August 31. 1775. Dear Sir No new Occurrence at Cambridge can justify an Intrusion on the well-employ’d Moments of a Delegate. I must, however, urge you, to assign a…
Monticello. Aug. 25. 1775. Dear Sir I received your message by Mr. Braxton and immediately gave him an order on the Treasurer for the money, which the Treasurer assured me…
Bermuda Augst: 12th: 1775. Dear Sir Were I certain that a Letter I addressed to you a few Weeks ago, by way of Virginia had been delivered to you, I…
[26 or 27 July 1775] DR. Sir Your favour of the 5th Inst. this instant came to my hands in our encampment in Wallers Grove , the account of the…
Philadelphia 26 July 1775 Dear Sir With the most cordial warmth we recommend our Countryman Mr. Edmund Randolph to your patronage and favor. This young Gentlemans abilities, natural and acquired,…