Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 to Robert Lawson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05272 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 November 1780 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 32 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy
Written by Jefferson as Governor of Virginia to Brigadier General Lawson of the Virginia Militia concerning a possible raid. Expects the raid to be south and says General Nathanael Greene would like troops sent in that direction. Reports that Baron Friedrich von Steuben is in Richmond and hopes to receive support from Lawson. Says von Steuben would like to meet and confer about supplies if it is possible. Wants Lawson to call at his house and von Steuben will be sent for. Was addressed to Lawson in Petersburg, Virginia.
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