Thomas Jefferson Papers
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French Privateer Schooner Industry and Sans Culottes
Transmits letter from Governor Thomas Sim Lee of Maryland with sundry depositions relative to force alleged to have been received in Baltimore port by French Privateer Schooner Industry. Also …
Thomas Jefferson PapersFinding the Missing Letter
In this mostly illegible letter, the author promises to send the letter written by him if he can find it.
Thomas Jefferson PapersCommunication Between Philadelphia, New York, & Baltimore, Etc.
The Letters which you will receive herewith are all that have come to the Office since your departure. I have not yet received an answer from Genl. Moylan. His residence is in Chester County 30 miles …
Thomas Jefferson PapersCapture of the Brig "Nancy"
Jefferson is asked to inform the British minister that two French privateers have captured the brig "Nancy" of Jamaica and taken her to New London. The Governor of Connecticut has captured this brig …
Thomas Jefferson PapersArming & Equipping Belligerent Vessels
A list of regulations for the regional arming and equipping of belligerent vessels for military service.
Thomas Jefferson PapersA Letter for General Knox's Examination
Jefferson encloses for Knox's examination and wisdom a letter on a subject that has already been examined and approved by the Secretary of the Treasury. Knox's clerk will retain the proofs copy. It is …
Thomas Jefferson Papers$100 to John Ross
Jefferson promises to pay to John Ross one hundred dollars for value received.
Thomas Jefferson Papers"Ann and Susan" Taken by the "Little Diamond"
Jefferson has learned that the ship "Ann and Susan," belonging to William Nelson, citizen of New York, with 100 passengers on board, has been taken by the French armed vessel "Little Diamond" and …
Thomas Jefferson PapersPetition of Monsieur Poirey
McHenry discusses the petition of Monsieur Poirey, former secretary and aide de camp to the Le Marquis de LaFayette. It appears that General LaFayette was charged from time to time with very important …
Thomas Jefferson PapersInstructions to Private Armed Vessels
These are Marshall's instructions for the private armed vessels of the United States, especially respecting rules of engagement with French vessels.
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