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[v. 3, No. 85.] Gen. Greene to Gen. Marion CAMP AT 25 MILE CREEK, May 6, 1781. Dear Sir: I wrote you day before yesterday that Lord Cornwallis was in motion and that it was uncertain which way he meant to operate, but in any case, it was necessary for us to collect our force, for which purpose I had given Lieut. Col. Lee orders to join the main army immediately with the several detachments and the field-piece. I am not determined yet what line of conduct to pursue, supposing Lord Cornwallis to move northwardly, and therefore wish you to continue at or near the Congaree, so as to prevent supplies from coming to Camden until you hear further from me. I expect more full intelligence to-night which will enable me to decide. Don't forget to give me an account of your numbers, and you would promote the service greatly if you could furnish us with sixty or eighty good dragoon horses. I am sorry for Col. Kolb's death, and the necessity there is for detaching a part of your Regiment. With esteem and regard, I am, Your most obedient humble servant, NATH. GREENE (From Documentary History of the American Revolution, by Gibbes, Volume 3, p. 66) Doc ID: Gibbes, v. 3, p. 66a Date: 5/6/1781 |
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