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Gen. Marion to Col. Peter Horry October 29, 1781. Sir: I have the pleasure to inform you from authority, that Lord Cornwallis and his army surrendered prisoners of war to General Washington on the 17th inst. Some of your officers have taken two swords and saddles from Brown and Orr, of Capt. Green's company, which you will order restored, as they are my Light Horse and constantly on duty, and must not be disarmed. I wish to see you as soon as possible, that I may know for a certainty if the complaints against your officers are to be depended on. I am told that Capt. Black is with you. Please order him to come to me to answer for his conduct, which has been much complained of; if he does not come, I shall send and take him. Col. Maham is on command over the river, with 70 of his Horse, complete and equipped. He will do something. I shall be glad to know how many of our Cavalry is complete for duty, that I may know how to call on you if necessary. I am, with regard, Your obedient servant, F. MARION (No. 201 From Documentary History of the American Revolution, by Gibbes, Volume 3, pp. 199-201) Doc ID: Gibbes, v. 3, p. 199 Date: 10/29/1781 |
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