10-i CALENDAR OF THE WEEDON CORRESPONDENCE. [May 5, 



Hendrick (Col.) : 

 1 78 1. — June ly. Fredej'ickshurg. — Quotes passage from the Mar- 

 quis's letter, dated from Deep Creek, speaking of his want of 

 cavalry ; also, shoes, vinegar and rum. Begs his (Hendrick's) 

 help in procuring these things. Letter, to the officer com- 

 manding Moylan's detachment, must be carried to him with 

 all speed. Steady and close exertions needed to save the 

 country. Best route over which to send brigade of loaded 

 wagons. No. 127. 



Jefferson, Thomas : 

 1780. — Novei7iher J. Richmond. — Enclosing return of provision 

 stores. Stock on hand very inconsiderable. Sure Mr. Jeffer- 

 son will obviate the evil. 



P. S. — Despatches to Gen. Gates will not require particular 

 express. No. 28. 



1 78 1 — Ap7'il 2. Williamshurg. — Mr. Armistead will name certain 

 prisoners for exchange, which measure, if approved, will be 

 carried into execution. Asks that marines taken at Warwick, 

 if not yet sent to Richmond, may be detained until answer 

 comes from British general. Has requested a delay of the 

 ships sailing from New York with Col. Curl, uutil his (Jeffer- 

 son's) pleasure is known concerning the exchange for Col. 

 Allagood. No. 69. 



1 78 1. — April J. Williamsburg. — Acknowledging despatches and 

 forwarding those intended for the flag-ship. Incloses trust- 

 worthy account, which corroborates Capt. Ross's with respect 

 reinforcements. Believes that the English will endeavor to- 

 succour Lord Cornwallis from Portsmouth by penetrating 

 North Carolina. Question of supporting Gen. Greene power- 

 fully and acting solely on the defensive in Virginia. A per- 

 manent and proper force of militia needed to prevent enemy 

 from advancing far into the country. Begs for immediate 

 supply of arms. 



P. S. — Wishes to be kept advised of the fate of his friend 

 Greene. No. 70. 



1781. — April 2^. — Inclosing copy of Gen. Phillips' letter of 12th 

 inst.; also, papers concerning exchange of prisoners. Gen. 

 Phillips' complaint of an infringement of the sacred rules of 



