Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) to Lieutenant of Berkeley Co. re: call for drafting state militia, pay
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01891 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826) Place Written: Richmond Type: Document signed Date: 1780/07/24 Pagination: 1 p. 21 x 20 cm Order a Copy
Partly printed circular letter signed as Governor of Virginia. Refers to an act to prevent desertion, to draft more state militia and to use tobacco loan certificates for pay. Ink and paper losses at center. Lined on verso.
Richmond July 24, 1780.
[printed manuscript not transcribed here]
[noted at bottom]
I am Yr, hble Servt.
Th: Jefferson
P.S.
Be pleased to make me [text loss: an exact return of your] militia after your draughts shall be taken out.
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