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[The following is Gen. Pickens and Lieut. Col. Lee's report of the capitulation of Fort Cornwallis.] [v. 3, No. 100.] Brig. Gen. Andrew Pickens and Lieut. Col. Lee, jr. to Lieut. Col. Brown From Tarlton's Southern Campaigns. AUGUSTA, May 31, 1781. Sir: The usage of war renders it necessary that we present you with an opportunity of avoiding the destruction which impends your garrison. We have deferred our summons to this late date, to preclude the necessity of much correspondence on the occasion. You see the strength of the investing forces; the progress of our works; and you may inform yourself of the situation of the two armies, by inquiries from Captain Armstrong, of the Legion, who has the honor to bear this. We have the honor to be, &c. ANDREW PICKENS, B. B. Militia. HENRY LEE, jr., Lieut. Col. com'dg. cont'l. troops. (From Documentary History of the American Revolution, by Gibbes, Volume 3, p. 82) Doc ID: Gibbes, v. 3, p. 82 Date: 5/31/1781 |
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