Jack Jouett's Ride (1781) - Encyclopedia Virginia
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WebDec 7, 2020 · Late in 1780, midway through Thomas Jefferson’s second one-year term as governor of Virginia, the British Army invaded the state. Early in January 1781 the army entered the new capital city of Richmond, and in spite of Jefferson’s attempts to rally a defense force the British scattered government officials and caused the loss of much of …
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