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Board of War to Board of War, December 16, 1779
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.…
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Board of War to Thomas Jefferson, December 16, 1779
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…
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Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Sim Lee, December 15, 1779
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…
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Samuel Huntington to Thomas Jefferson, December 15, 1779
Philadelphia, 15 Dec. 1779 . Circular letter to the state executives enclosing a resolve of Congress of this date recommending an embargo on exports.
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Samuel Huntington to Thomas Jefferson, December 14, 1779
Philada Decemr 14th 1779 Sir Your Excellency will receive herewith enclos’d two acts of Congress of the 11th instant and one other of this Day by which you will be…
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Board of War to Thomas Jefferson, December 14, 1779
[ Williamsburg ] 14 Dec. 1779 . After appointment to a majority, De Klauman refused to do duty as a captain and asked Col. Marshall to consider him no longer…
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Board of War to Board of War, December 14, 1779
Williamsburg, 14 Dec. 1779 . Since there is at present no commissary of prisoners, the vessel bearing a flag from New York should be committed to the care of Richard…
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Thomas Jefferson to Board of Trade, December 13, 1779
[ Williamsburg ] 13 Dec. 1779 . Order to carry into execution a resolution of the Assembly of 8 Dec., empowering the governor to contract for clothing and provisions for…
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Philip Mazzei to Thomas Jefferson, December 12, 1779
Nantes, Decr. 12th. 1779 Sir A very good piece of intelligence, which I received yesterday, has been followed by very mortifaying news arrived in Town today. Yesterday I was informed,…
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George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, December 11, 1779
Head Qrs. Morristown Decr. 11th. 1779. Sir I have the honor to inform Your Excellency that I have received advice from New York that a very large embarkation had taken…