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Gen. Greene to Gen. Marion Head Quarters, Jan. 3, 1782. Dear Sir: It was not my intention to have the teams removed until the enemy got a reinforcement, as I did not wish to distress the inhabitants but from absolute necessity; however if you think they are unsafe where they are, as a reinforcement may arrive at once, and removing the teams requires time, you will act in the business as you think proper. Your Assembly is to set at Jacksonborough, and you must take measures for covering that part of the country with your own force, as it will not be in my power to detach for that service, as the service of Virginia is disposed of, and they are gone home. As to passes, you will give such as you think proper, and I am happy to hear that you are likely to get clothing for us, as our poor fellows are in great want. Enclosed I send you an order for holding a Court Martial upon the deserters of Cols. Horry's and Maham's men. With esteem and regard, I am, dear sir, your obedient humble servant, N. GREENE (No. 236 From Documentary History of the American Revolution, by Gibbes, Volume 3, p. 228) Doc ID: Gibbes, v. 3, p. 228 Date: 1/03/1782 |
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