Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 to Robert Lawson

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GLC#
GLC05272
Type
Letters
Date
23 November 1780
Author/Creator
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Title
to Robert Lawson
Place Written
Richmond, Virginia
Pagination
1 p. : address : docket Height: 32 cm, Width: 19.7 cm
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

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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