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Gov. Matthews to Gen. Marion [Horry MS.] Uxbridge, Ashley River, August 14, 1782. Sir: Your letters of the 6th and 9th inst., are come safe to hand, but the paper containing the consolidation of Maham's corps you have not sent me, which I suppose was omitted by some mistake. I enclose you blank commissions. I very much approve of your plan of removing the rice from Santee to Georgetown, for Gen. Leslie has this day given official information that he is greatly distressed for want of provision and that unless I will furnish him, he must come and take it; therefore, you must expect another visit from him before he goes. As your proposal to send rice to Charlestown for clothing, that is now rendered unnecessary, as we shall be in possession of it in the course of a month or six weeks. The rice, &c., which Mr. Selby has permission to send to town, is in payment for clothing furnished the officers of our line, and the supernumerary officers; therefore, his vessel ought not to be detained. I am much surprised at your mentioning that the time of Maham's men will all expire in a little time. I understood you, the last time we conversed on that subject, that very few were enlisted for one year, but most for two and three years. This circumstance has given me much uneasiness; and, to relieve my difficulties, I request you would forward me the return of the regiment without delay, that I might know what to determine on respecting that regiment. Although I am clearly of opinion there ought to be two Majors to a regiment, I should wish first to see before I make an appointment, that the state of the corps is such as to render the creation of another Major necessary. I must first see Gen. Greene before I can say anything to you about the exchange of prisoners you mention. I am, sir, your most obedient servant, JNO. MATTHEWS (From Documentary History of the American Revolution, by Gibbes, Volume 2, p. 207) Doc ID: Gibbes, v. 2, p. 207 Date: 8/14/1782 |
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