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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, Virginia Type: Document signed Date: 1780/07/24 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 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.

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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