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Commodore Lockwood to Gen. Marion [Horry MS.] Charlestown, October 31, 1782. Dear Sir: As it is the Governor's desire, for the good of our country, I have made it my business to send out whatever I can send them, Dorchester way, without a pass, and one with the Governor's pass to Georgetown; but this day Daniel Shields applied to me for a recommendation to you, for a pass to go with his schooner to Mr. Swinton's at Wappetaw. I know little of the said Shults, but am told he is a good coaster; therefore, must be of service to us, and doubt not but you will give him a pass to remain until further orders, as the Governor's passes run. Here is, also, a fine Virginia schooner, the Nancy, Capt. John Anderson, which wants a pass to Georgetown, and there to remain, which I shall be obliged to your Excellency for, by the bearer, as I have no opportunity at present to send to the Governor. The troops are to embark the 15th November, as Leslie says. I am, with the greatest respect, sir, your most humble servant, J. LOCKWOOD (From Documentary History of the American Revolution, by Gibbes, Volume 2, p. 245) Doc ID: Gibbes, v. 2, p. 245 Date: 10/31/1782 |
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