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A. Wm.son to Col. Robert Goodwyn [Original MS.] WHITE HALL, November 28, 1778. DEAR SIR: My having been continually employed in Georgia since the Southern expedition, prevented me being able before this period to attend to and examine and adjust the expenses arising from that service. I would therefore request you will, as soon after the receipt of this letter as you possibly can, furnish me with the pay-bills and amounts of your detachment employed in that service, in order that I may examine and adjust them, and be able to take the proper and necessary steps to obtain payment for the people for their good services. Some information I have just received makes me apprehensive that the disaffected meant again to collect, and join the enemy, who are said to have landed on this side of Altamaha, to the amount of 800, and penetrated into the lower parts of Georgia. You will perceive from this intelligence how cautious we should be to guard against our internal enemies, who, during this struggle, have demonstrated themselves the most cruel and rancorous enemies. McGirt, it is said, landed in Georgia at the same time, but has taken his course higher up the country; no doubt but he will endeavor to visit his old range. I wish you may be fortunate enough (if he comes your way) to secure him, or give him a proper dose, to prevent his inroads in future. I am, with great regard, dear sir, your most obdt. Servant, A. WM.SON. (From Documentary History of the American Revolution, by Gibbes, Volume 2, p. 99) Doc ID: Gibbes, v. 2, p. 99 Date: 11/28/1778 |
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