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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…
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Board of Trade to Thomas Jefferson, November 13, 1779
[13 November 1779] Board of Trade Novr. 13. 1779 Â Â Â The above appears to be what His Excellency in Council intends to allow Capt. Le Maire; if so…
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Thomas Jefferson to Board of War, November 12, 1779
In Council Novr. 12th. 1779. The Governor is advised to appoint Frederickg., Petersbg., New London, Staunton, and Winchester places of rendezvous for New levies raised under the act of Assembly…
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Board of Trade to Board of Trade, November 12, 1779
[ Williamsburg ] 12 Nov. 1779. In compliance with the requisition of 30 Oct. for the purchase of clothing for the Cherokee Indians, all the articles mentioned in Maj. Martin’s…
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Thomas Jefferson to John Rutledge, November 11, 1779
Williamsburgh Nov. 11. 1779 Sir The bearer hereof Major Martin, our agent with the Northern or Upper Cherokees, comes to Charlestown to see if there be a possibility of purchasing…
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Thomas Jefferson to Richard Caswell, November 11, 1779
Williamsburg Nov. 11. 1779 Sir I have lately received messages and informations from the Cherokee nation of Indians, painting their nakedness and general distress for want of European goods, so…
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Board of War to Thomas Jefferson, November 11, 1779
War Office Wmsburg Novr. 11th. 1779. Sir We inclose to you for your approbation some arrangements which we think necessary to be adopted in the military and Naval departments. In…
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Board of War to Board of War, November 11, 1779
Williamsburg, 11 Nov. 1779 . A restatement of the full duties of the commissary of stores. Signed by Innes, Nelson, Barron, Griffin, and Lyne. Countersigned: “In Council Nov. 15th. 1779.…
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Thomas Jefferson to Charles François, Chevalier d’ Anmours, November 10, 1779
In Council Nov. 10. 1779. Sir In compliance with the request which you were pleased to lay before us, I am now to authorize the forces of his most Christian…