1899.] CALENDAR OF THE WEEDON CORRESPONDENCE. 87 



Jefferson, Thomas {continued) : 



^5000 old money. Offers any aid in their power to promote 

 operations in the laboratory. No. 55. 



1780. — November y. In Council. — Encloses Militia Commission 

 to Mr. Triplett, to enable him legally to impress provisions 

 and necessaries. No. 56. 



1 781. — March ji. In Cou?icil. — Statement of the number of 

 militia needed to relieve those first called upon. Discusses 

 speediest way of obtaining reinforcements. Master Alexander 

 Frazier Gregory to be permitted to land and proceed to 

 Urbana, on account of services rendered Gen. Woodford by 

 his father. Encloses letters to be delivered to the Flag vessel 

 in James river. No. 64. 



1 781. — April J. In Council. — Desiring him to see that the militia, 

 ordered to relieve those long in service, proceed to Gen. 

 Muhlenberg's headquarters. Part of Gen. Muhlenberg's 

 forces, having been three months from home, are very impa- 

 tient. Thinks it wise not to hazard his (Weedon's) detach- 

 ments more than is necessary. Scouring parties still keep -up 

 spirits of the people, protect them from depredation, and, if 

 withdrawn of nights, will, perhaps, be safe. Disposition of 

 vessels containing stores. 



P. S. — Very particular attention to be paid to the returning 

 of public arms and ammunition. No. 72. 



1781. — April 4. In Council. — Acknowledging letters of ist, 2d, 

 3d inst. Impossible to send additional arms at present. Any 

 men from the counties destined for the present tour, who can- 

 not be armed, may be sent to Gen. Muhlenberg, whose rifle- 

 men will not stay until reliefs arrive. Encloses resolution of 

 Council concerning exchange of prisoners under general rules, 

 the advantage of which will result equally to the lowest and 

 highest citizen. Right of turn an insuperable obstacle to 

 every proposition for the exchange of Col. Curie. Desires 

 Col. Curie's enlargement may be obtained on such a parole as 

 a man of honor could sign. Our kindness to captive English 

 officers should render refusal difficult. Encloses list of pris- 

 oners for exchange, soldier for soldier, sailor for sailor, 

 etc. No. 73. 



