[ Williamsburg, 11? Dec. 1779 . JHD description begins Journal of the House of Delegates of the Commonwealth of Virginia (cited by session and date of publication) description ends ,…
War Office Williamsburg Decr. 11th. 1779. The Board of War recommend that a fast sailing Boat be kept as a look out at Smiths Island to give the alarm in…
Philada Decemr 10th 1779. Sir By the act of Congress of this day herewith enclosed your Excellency will be inform’d, That Congress approve of the Measures taken by the Executive…
In Council Dec. 10th. 1779. The inclosed resolution for purchasing Slaves to carry on the West Ham Foundary is transmitted to your Board to be carried into execution, as the…
In Council Dec. 8, 1779 I take the liberty of laying before the General assembly the enclosed letter and memorial from the Consul of his most Christian majesty in this…
[ Williamsburg ] 7 Dec. 1779 . Transmitting offer of soap and candles, the purchase of which has been recommended by the Board of War. Signed by Whiting and Rose.…
[ Nantes, 5 Dec. 1779 . Mazzei’s “Representationâ€� of his conduct as agent for Virginia in Europe states that in a letter of this date, his second dispatch to TJ,…
New York 4th. Decr: 1779 Sir I should conceive it an instance of ingratitude, to leave Virginia without repeating to you my heartiest thanks for every mark of Friendship which…
Williamsburg Dec. 3. 1779. Sir Your acceptable present came duly to hand. Tho I had not the happiness of a personal acquaintance with your excellency, I never needed evidence of…
[ Williamsburg, 3? Dec. 1779 . Minute in Board of Trade Journal (Vi) under 3 Dec. 1779: “Ordered that Mr. Armisteads offer of Sundry Goods be submitted to the Executive.…