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Gov. Rutledge to Gen. Marion High Hills of Santee, Dec. 15, 1781. Dear Sir: You will consider the Charles Town Regiment of militia as annexed to your Brigade, and make the necessary appointments. I am told the troops which are coming from the northward, bring 800 stand of arms. If you apply to Gen. Greene, it is probable he may on their arrival, spare some to you. I have wrote to Philadelphia for arms and ammunition for the State's use, expect them by return of the waggons, which carried Indigo thither, and which I think must be now about setting off to come back. On their arrival I hope to give your Brigade a good supply; I wish to procure 12 barrels of rice for the use of the Assembly at their intended meeting on the 8th of next month. Be pleased to have that quantity procured as high up Santee River as it can be got, and let me know as soon as possible where it is, that I may order wagons down to fetch it from thence to Camden in time. Capt. Bocquet says you wish to know what to do with respect to Messrs. J and F H, who desire to remain neuter. They must certainly do as all others, perform militia duty, or pay such a fine for neglecting it, as a Court Martial may adjudge. I purpose setting out for Gen. Greene's camp on the first of next month, and request that you will send me an escort of 25 men, and a proper officer from Maham's corps; let them be here the day before, and well mounted, as I shall travel pretty expeditiously. I am, dear sir, Your most obedient humble serv't., J. RUTLEDGE (No. 230 From Documentary History of the American Revolution, by Gibbes, Volume 3, pp. 223-224) Doc ID: Gibbes, v. 3, p. 223a Date: 12/15/1781 |
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