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Gen. Marion to Col. Peter Horry January 10, 1782. Sir: You will take the command of my Brigade until I return. You will keep the guards at Cainhoy and Fogartie's; their orders is to prevent any boats or persons from going to or from town without a written pass from me or yourself. Such persons who have already had my pass to get out goods for the army must be permitted to pass and re-pass for that purpose, and the goods brought up you receive and send over Santee to Mr. Joseph Legare. You will not permit any men to have leave of absence without they are relieved or served two months. You will endeavor to cover this part of the country as much as possible, and may remove to my place from which you may get subsistence and forage. Col. Maham's corps will be ordered to Mepkin to remain there until my further orders. I think in a few days you may remove to my old quarters at Comingtee, and get your forage for the Brigade from the other side of the river at ; but that position may only be taken when the forage about this neighborhood is expended. I expect Mr. Lockwood will send out some goods for me, and I have given Lieut. James Simons a permit to send boats to town to get out goods; whatever you can get for soldier's clothing you will embrace by all means. Serg't. Mathew Smith has a small command at Goose Creek, and is to remain to give us intelligence and prevent women and others from going in town; his orders is to take all their horses and send them back on foot. I wish you to send him four men; Philips' Schooner has my passport to come up to with Mrs. Pinckney, Mrs. Sinkler, and Doughty, with their goods, and the vessel to return. You will let me know every occurrence per express. I am, Your obedient servant, F. MARION, Brig. Gen. Militia (No. 237 From Documentary History of the American Revolution, by Gibbes, Volume 3, pp. 228-229) Doc ID: Gibbes, v. 3, p. 228a Date: 1/10/1782 |
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