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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 to Eldest Magistrate of Berkeley Co. re: supplies needed by Continental Army

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07577 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Place Written: In Council [Richmond] Type: Document signed Date: 1781/03/26 Pagination: 1 p. + addr. 18.9 x 17 cm Order a Copy

Printed circular letter addressed to the Eldest Magistrate in Berkeley County. "I am therefore to desire that you will be pleased to order the wag[g]on, team, driver, and appendages expected from your county...".

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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