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James Williams to His Wife [Original MS.] CAMP, HEAD-QUARTERS, June 3, 1779. MY DEAR: I have nothing more than I have enclosed of the 1st instant. As to the news, our army is very strong, and in high spirits. There was a probability of an action the other day, and it appeared to be the hearty desire of every man to come to action; but it was not thought expedient by the General, and we returned to camp. We are now laying in camp, where I expect to lay for several days. As to particulars, I refer you to Major Gillam. I desire that Daniel will use his utmost endeavors to have the mills in the best order against harvest. I was speaking to him in regard to trying to plant that field over the road in corn; but that I submit to him, and he may do as he pleases. I hope that the utmost care will be taken by him to save the crop that is planted. My wagon that I rode in with, is at Ninety-Six; send Daniel to bring it home, and have it put under a shed. I purpose to sell it when I return home. I desire you, my dear, to send me about half-a-pound of cloves and cinnamon by Major Gillam; what I brought I have used, and find it a great help to me. The water is so bad that I make as little use of it as possible. Major Gillam has come to bring a relief for the men that are here. If it is possible, I should be glad that you could send me an under jacket, for the two that I brought with me are breaking before. I am, dear wife, with respect, your ever loving husband till death, JAS. WILLIAMS (From Documentary History of the American Revolution, by Gibbes, Volume 2, p. 114) Doc ID: Gibbes, v. 2, p. 114 Date: 6/3/1779 |
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