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[v. 3, No. 86.] Gen. Greene to Gen. Marion CAMP AT 25 MILE CREEK, May 7, 1781. Dear Sir: Col. Watson I find is on his way to Camden, this is rather an unfortunate circumstance, as the enemy will begin to be impudent and to shew themselves without their works, which they have never ventured upon since the morning of the 25th. Our force divided, and the enemy collected, put matters upon an unmilitary footing. There is no further intelligence from Lord Cornwallis, which induces me to believe he is marching northwardly. Major Hyrne will inform you of my plan. Supposing that to be the case, the Major will inform you also how far Lieut. Col. Lee is at liberty to continue to operate with you against the fort you were yesterday firing at. I should be exceedingly glad to have an account of the probable operating force you may expect to act with you for some months to come. This will enable me to judge with more certainty, the propriety of the plans I have in contemplation. With esteem, I am dear sir, Your most obedient humble servant, NATH. GREENE (From Documentary History of the American Revolution, by Gibbes, Volume 3, p. 67) Doc ID: Gibbes, v. 3, p. 67 Date: 5/7/1781 |
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