88 CALENDAR OF THE WEEDON COERESPONDENCE. [May 5, 



Jefferson, Thomas {continued)'. 

 1 781. — ApiHl 2j. Richmond. — Inclosing letter forwarded by Baron 

 Steuben. Anxious to know if it is an answer to proposition 

 for exchange of prisoners. On i8th enemy came from Ports- 

 mouth up James river, force unknown. Landed in two 

 bodies ; one at Burwell's Ferry, the other near the mouth of 

 Chickahominy river. Upper party proceeded to shipyard. 

 What injury they did unknown. Stores eight or ten miles 

 higher up. On 2 2d, enemy left Williamsburg; their future 

 movements doubtful. Enumerates counties from which all 

 men able to bear arms are ordered to assemble at Peters- 

 burg. No. 85. 



Jenifer, Daniel, of St. Thomas : 

 \^Z\.—Jime 5. Philadelphia. — Meeting of foreign powers. 

 Thinks France will procure us favorable terms, if not from jus- 

 tice then from policy. Trusts the Marquis will check Corn- 

 wallis. Grayson indefatigable in procuring arms. Four 

 battalions likely to be sent at once to the aid of Maryland or 

 Virginia. Advantage to Pennsylvania if she had delayed a little 

 longer the selling of British property. No. 107. 



Jones, James : 

 1 781 . — Jime ly. Bowling Green. — Announcing his advance to join 

 the Marquis with a troop of volunteer horse raised in Glouces- 

 ter county. Ignorance of the enemy's whereabouts and ter- 

 rible condition of his horse's hoofs determined his march to 

 Fredericksburg. No. 125. 



LaFayette, Marquis de : 

 1 781. — 'April 2'j. Bowling Greeft. — From information received, 

 thinks enemy has landed, near 3000 strong, and taken Peters- 

 burg. Intends leaving for Richmond on the following morn- 

 ing. Small force of horse or men necessary to the Governor's 

 safety and his own in Richmond. Arrival of artillery under 

 Galvan of the utmost importance. Requests him to give 

 Galvan any militia and mounted men he can collect. Must 

 be pushed on night and day. Importance of keeping Rich- 

 mond. No. 92. 



1 781. — May 28. Ha7iover county. — Public stores and much 

 private property having been removed from Richmond. A 



