Joseph Jones Letters for the years 1780 thru 1783

Philadelphia, PA - 18 July 1780

A report from the Board of War, in consequence of a letter of General Gates's to Congress, referred to the Board, respecting the promotion of Colonel Daniel Morgan to the office of Brigadier-General, now lies upon the table

Philadelphia, PA - 7 August 1780

I have my hopes we shall yet be able to do somefhing important upon the arrival of the French reenforcement, as I presume their fleet will then command the water, without which, I confess, I have no sanguine expectations.

Philadelphia, PA - 6 September 1780

I have received jour favor of The 10th ultimo, upon the subject of a report respecting a certain gentleman, and thank you for the freedom and candid manner of your communications.

, VA - 2 October 1780

Congress having taken some steps towards completing the Federal Union, which I anxiously wish to accomplish, induced me to be here early in the session

Philadelphia, PA - 21 February 1781

I beg leave to mention to you a young gentleman, captured by the enemy when the Buckskin fell into their hands in the Chesapeake Bay, and who was put on shore under parole, and wishes to be discharged

Philadelphia, PA - 16 May 1781

The late movements of Cornwallis and Phillips indicate a junction of their armies on the Roanoke, from whence they may direct their operations north or south, as they shall see best, without the fear

Philadelphia, PA - 27 February 1783

Congress have been, for some time past, almost wholly employed in devising some general and adequate funds for paying the interest, and in time sinking the principal, of the public debt

Philadelphia, PA - 6 May 1783

We have at length got through the plan of funds to be recommended to the States for their adoption. It has been the most difficult and perplexing discussion of any that have engaged the attention of this body for some time.