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[v. 3, No. 115.] Gen'l. Sumter to Gen'l. Marion ANCRUM'S, June 9, 1781. Sir: I have just received your favour of the 6th instant, but have not that which you mention of the preceeding day. I find the enemy disposed to do us every possible injury. I am glad to hear you succeeded against George Town, and that you think of passing the Santee soon, which will in some measure check the progress of the enemy. I have two Regiments moving downwards with orders to co-operate with Major Mayhamothers move to day. No perfect plan of operation can at present be laid down. I shall be happy to have the earliest advices from you, after you pass the river and have obtained proper accounts of the situation of the enemy. I am sorry to hear of a reinforcement having arrived; have hopes it may not be so considerable as is suggested. The post at 96 and Augusta are not as yet taken, they are obstinately defended, but consequently must fall in a few days. We have certain accounts that all Pensacola is in possession of the Spaniards, that all the enemy's out works, at St. Augustine, are possessed by them; through the same channel of intelligence we learn that Admiral Rodney has been defeated, in the West Indies, and that a fresh fleet is or will be on our coast very soon, which will give us a superiority at sea. I recollect I received yours of the 5th yesterday, and sent your packet for Gen'l. Greene on immediately. I am, sir, Your most obd't. servant, THOS. SUMTER N.B. The increase of the enemy's force may render it expedient to collect our force, and unless your Brigade, that is the division called upon, are cheerfully out, we shall be but weak. Gen'l. Greene has four Regiments from my Brigade with him, besides some detachments. (From Documentary History of the American Revolution, by Gibbes, Volume 3, p. 93) Doc ID: Gibbes, v. 3, p. 93 Date: 6/9/1781 |
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