1899.] CALENDAR OF THE WEEDOX CORRESPONDENCE. 105 



Jefferson, Thomas {^continued) : 



flags of truce, as shown in the person of Mr. Armistead. In- 

 closes a copy of Mr. Armistead's credentials. Has sent Gen. 

 Phillips a copy of the flag with the persons' names and the 

 business they went on. Advises the exchange of as many 

 prisoners as the just rules of war authorize, and the choice of 

 a convenient place for exchange. Marquis now crossing the 

 river. Frederick and Barkley men not yet arrived. No. 87. 



Jones (Serg't) : 



1780. — Augtcst 28. Fredericksburg. — Orders to proceed to the 

 barracks in Albemarle, there take Col. James Wood's orders 

 for recovering some deserters. Let it be known that all 

 deserters may be assured of free pardon if they voluntarily 

 deliver themselves up. No. 36. 



Kelley (Capt.): 



No date. — Orders him to go into the lower country and protect the 

 inhabitants, who are themselves to arm and help him. Capt. 

 Davenport's troop of horse to act with him. Bids him con- 

 tradict a wicked report to the effect that the army intends to 

 evacuate the lower country. No. 13. 



LaFayette, Marquis de : 



1 78 1. — June g. Camp, Hunter s Heights. — Received the inclosed 

 from Col. Richard Henry Lee, and has sent down an officer to 

 ascertain clearly the truth of the matter. Expresses have been 

 dispatched to Philadelphia for supplies and clothing, as re- 

 quested. No. 117. 



1 78 1. — June II. Camp, Hunter's Heights. — In consequence of 

 the inclosed, has halted troops from below until further ad- 

 vice. Would submit it whether they had better not return to 

 their own counties to defend them against the enemy's dep- 

 redations. Officer sent down to ascertain truth of Col. Lee's 

 report, not yet returned. No. 118. 



1 78 1. — June 12. Camp, Hunter' s Heights. — Inclosing extract and 

 copy of two letters received from Col. Grayson, respecting 

 arms. Has stationed proper person at Noland's Ferry to for- 

 ward them, as directed. Militia of King George and Stafl'ord 

 counties have gone home under promise to be ready to take 

 arms at twelve hours' notice. Men from lower counties await 

 his (LaFayette's) orders. No. 119. 



