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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 to Lieutenant of Berkeley Co.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01636 Author/Creator: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 Place Written: In Council [Richmond] Type: Letter signed Date: October 22, 1780 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 27 cm, Width: 23 cm Order a Copy

Manuscript letter signed by Jefferson as governor of Virginia, ordering the Lieutenant of Berkeley County to mobilize a quarter of the county militia. The letter also discusses the arrival of British troops.

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Francis, Marion, fl. 1780
Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801

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