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Extracts of a letter from Major Andre, Deputy Adjutant General, to Lieutenant-colonel Tarleton Head Quarters, William's House, Apr. 1, 1780 I HAVE, by the general's orders, just closed a letter to Brigadier-general Paterson, in consequence of which a march of cavalry, (a.) light and legion infantry will be ordered: It is to seek a passage across Ashley river, at or above Dorchester and Bacon bridge, and by this means to join the army before Charles town. The general wou'd not have you undertake any excursion out of your route to us, or make any other delays, after passing the river, than for the purpose of taking forage: Between your present encampment and the passage you will of course make none, as it wou'd invite opposition. (From A History of the Campaigns of 1780 and 178, in the Southern Province of North America?, by Lieutenant-Colonel Tarleton, pp36-37.) Tarleton, Ch 1., [C], p. 36 4/1/1780 |
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