NELSON THOMAS Letter Signed Thos Nelson Jr as Governor of Vi

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NELSON, THOMAS. Letter Signed, "Thos Nelson Jr," as Governor of Virginia, to Brigadier General George Weedon, promising ammunition but not medical supplies, five days after the clash with Tarleton's foraging party. 1 page, 4to, with integral address leaf; address leaf lacking 3 x 1/2 inch piece, also with seal hole. Williamsburg [VA], 8 October 1781

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"Am informed by Capt. Pryor that he will be able to furnish you with about four hundred stands of arms & the cartridges written for; which shall be immediately sent on to you. What can be done for you in the medical way, I cannot yet inform you." On the address panel is an additional Autograph Note Signed by Robert Andrews as secretary of Virginia, emending the governor's promise: "Not more than 250 stands can at present be depended on."