Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Gov. Patrick Henry letter to John Rogers, Manuscript #MS 1937.4, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Acquisition Information

Purchase, 1937

Biographical/Historical Information

Patrick Henry (May 29, 1736 - June 6, 1799) was a prominent figure in the American Revolution, known and remembered for his "Give me Liberty, or give me Death!" speech. Along with Samuel Adams and Thomas Paine, he was one of the most influential (and radical) advocates of the American Revolution and republicanism, especially in his denunciations of corruption in government officials and his defense of historic rights.

Scope and Content

Concerns the transfer of {British?} prisoners from Illinois {County, Va.} to Chesterfield {County, Va.} Courthouse. Captain Thomas Upshaw is to collect the 26 prisoners and keep them in Chesterfield until further notice. The county lieutenant of Henrico is to supply guards.

Arrangement

1 item.

Index Terms

Persons:

• Rogers, John, fl. 1779
• Upshaw, Thomas, fl. 1775-1792

Geographical Names:

• Chesterfield County (Va.)
• Henrico County (Va.)
• Illinois County (Va.)
• United States - History - Revolution, 1775-1783
• Virginia - History - Revolution, 1775-1783.