Letter books, 1777 December 22 - 1779 May 3.

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Letter books, 1777 December 22 - 1779 May 3.

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These records contain the letters of Thomas Smith, State Agent, in Williamsburg, to ships captains and merchants regarding the purchase and outfitting of vessels with provisions, and the distribution of these goods. Vol. 1 covers the period December 22, 1777 - November 7, 1778, and Vol. 2, November 10, 1778 - May 3, 1779.

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Virginia. Office of the State Agent.

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Smith, Thomas

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On August 21, 1775, the third revolutionary convention passed an ordinance establishing the office of state agent and commissary of stores to supervise the procurement, storage, and distribution of supplies needed by the army. William Aylett was appointed to the office. After he resigned in 1777 the office was divided, with Thomas Smith being appointed state agent and William Armistead commissary of stores. In 1776 assistant agents were appointed in Virginia, Europe, and the West Indies to overs...