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Major Pierce to Gen. Marion (Horry MS.) Head-Quarters, Ashley Hill, August 4, 1782 Dear General: I am desired to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 1st August to Gen. Greene. The General is happy to find that you have arrived at Georgetown before the enemy. He is in hopes that the removal of the stores, and your being in the possession of the works, will prevent any serious attempt on that part. Should the British relinquish their design against Georgetown, and return back to Charlestown, I have to inform you that it is the wish of the General that you should re-cross the Santee, and take a position on Cooper River as speedily as possible. Every necessary step for the support of the town, and the effectual security of the stores, you will please to make particular objects of your attention. I am, dear General, with much esteem, yours, &c., WM. PIERCE, Jr., Aide-de-Camp (From Documentary History of the American Revolution, by Gibbes, Volume 2, p. 204) Doc ID: Gibbes, v. 2, p. 204 Date: 8/04/1782 |
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