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Thomas Jefferson to Board of War, November 18, 1779
In Council Novr. 18th. 1779. The Board are of opinion that until the numbers of an invading enemy and the proposed point of invasion known, neither the numbers of militia…
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Letters from 1779
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Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Harrison, November 17, 1779
[ Williamsburg, 17? Nov. 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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Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Huntington, November 16, 1779
Wmsburg Novr. 16th. 1779. Sir Colo. Bland being about to retire from his Command at the Barracks in Albemarle, and desirous to withdraw at the same time the party of…
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Board of War to Thomas Jefferson, November 16, 1779
War Office Wmsburg Novr. 16th. 1779. The Board, from a variety of circumstances, think it probable that the British army may intend some Offensive operations against this State the ensuing…
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Thomas Jefferson to Board of War, November 15, 1779
In Council Novr. 15th. 1779. The Board advise that one prison ship agreeable to the resolution of Assembly be employed; that she be moored in James river above the windings…
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Thomas Jefferson to David Shepherd, November 13, 1779
Wmsburg Novr. 13th. 1779. Sir I am to ask the favour of you to give notice to the Officer recommended by you for the Western Battalions that as soon as…
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Edmund Randolph to Thomas Jefferson, November 13, 1779
Williamsburg Novr. 13. 1779. Sir I do myself the honor of returning to your Excellency the papers referred to me, respecting the Portuguese snow captured by Captain Cunningham while Commander…
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Virginia Executive Council to Thomas Jefferson, November 13, 1779
In Council Wmsburg Novr. 13th 1779. Sir Sickness necessary Business and other Causes often preventing the Attendance of the members of this Board so as that no Council can be…
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Board of War to Thomas Jefferson, November 13, 1779
Williamsburg, 13 Nov. 1779. Upon consideration of the resolution of the House of Delegates of 1 Nov., it is recommended that two prison ships be prepared for the reception of…
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Thomas Jefferson to Board of War, November 13, 1779
In Council Novr. 13th. 1779. The act of May 1779. under which Mr. Blunt has been last Drafted refers to one of October 1778 as to the method of determining…