From Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, 11 June 1780
To George Washington
Richmond June 11th. 1780.
Sir
Since sealing the within to your Excellency I received a letter from Govr. Rutlege of which the inclosed is an extract. As it will correct and supply some parts of my letter I do myself the honor of transmitting it, and of again subscribing myself, Your Excellency’s most obedt. servt.,
Th: Jefferson
RC (DLC: Washington Papers); endorsed: “Extract of a letter from Govr. Rutledge.” Tr (DLC: TJ Papers). Enclosures: (1) TJ to Washington, same date, preceding; (2) extract of John Rutledge’s letter to TJ, 2 June 1780, q.v.