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Capt. Milligan to Gen. Marion [Horry MS.] Georgetown, October 31, 1782. Sir: I have this moment been honored with your Excellency's letter of 28th inst., in consequence of which have made a seizure of a schooner from Mr. Lockwood in Charlestown, deeply laden with tobacco, rice, &c., which was discharged from the sloop I mentioned to your Excellency I had seized before, and which I then cleared upon seeing a passport, signed by the Governor. I have put an officer on board of this vessel, and am determined to hold her until I hear further from you. Your Excellency may depend I shall strictly adhere to the instructions which your letter contains, and do all in my power to prevent the scandalous trade which is now carrying on with the enemy in Charlestown by numbers of people in this place, and its vicinity. On board of the schooner which I have now seized bound to Charlestown, are twenty-six hogsheads of tobacco and nine tierces of rice. The seizure of this vessel has already raised a clamour amongst those concerned, and am apprehensive it will be productive of more; therefore, shall wait your Excellency's further determination respecting this matter; but, at all events, am determined to keep possession of her until I hear further from you.I am, with respect and esteem, Your Excellency's obedient humble servant, JACOB MILLIGAN (From Documentary History of the American Revolution, by Gibbes, Volume 2, p. 244) Doc ID: Gibbes, v. 2, p. 244 Date: 10/31/1782 |
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