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52. Letter from John Walker to Thomas Jefferson

Letter from John Walker to Thomas Jefferson
Date:
1781-06-06
Description:
Letter from John Walker to Thomas Jefferson regarding the receipt of intelligence that an enemy attack on stores was imminent, their attempt to prevent the attack, and requesting orders.

53. Letter from Mann Page, Jr. to John Page

Letter from Mann Page, Jr. to John Page
Date:
1777-04-15
Description:
Letter from Mann Page, Jr. to John Page appraising his brother of his bout with smallpox, preparation for an enemy invasion in Philadelphia, the British blocking of trade, the loss of a ship with her captain and supplies, and reporting the expected renewal of British forces in the spring.

54. Letter from William Skirving to William Moultrie

Letter from William Skirving to William Moultrie
Date:
1780-02-26
Description:
Letter from William Skirving to William Moultrie regarding a shortage of men to defend South Carolina from the enemy, the issue of deserters, and the transport of British prisoners.

55. Letter from Samuel H. Parsons to Nathanael Greene

Letter from Samuel H. Parsons to Nathanael Greene
Date:
1780-07-22
Description:
Letter from Samuel H. Parsons to Nathanael Greene regarding the general state of political affairs as the war draws to a close. General Parsons voices his concerns on the activities of Congress and his doubt that military officers will have a voice in political affairs post-war.

56. Letter from Nathaniel Pendleton to Nathanael Greene

Letter from Nathaniel Pendleton to Nathanael Greene
Date:
1782-09-02
Description:
Letter from Nathaniel Pendleton to Nathanael Greene anticipating the peaceful end to the war and relaying general news of the growing society they have established on Kiawah Island; containing his wife, in addition to the families of Colonel [William] Washington, Captain Wilmot, and Mr. Gibbs. The second half of the letter discusses the ill health of various persons.

57. Letter from Mann Page, Jr. to John Page

Letter from Mann Page, Jr. to John Page
Date:
1777-05-19
Description:
Letter from Mann Page Jr. to John Page praising the news of Mr. George Wythe’s promotion to Speaker of the House of Delegates and in turn, lamenting the decision to dismiss Colonel R. H. Lee from Congress.

58. Letter from George Weedon to Nathanael Greene

Letter from George Weedon to Nathanael Greene
Date:
1780-07-18
Description:
Letter from George Weedon to Nathanael Greene regarding the climate of the state of Virginia, the imminent attack of Lord Cornwallis, and the campaign to raise recruitment. Weedon goes on to discuss the climate of the South, in general, the disadvantage of South Carolina, and the lack of action from North Carolina.

59. Letter from George Weedon to Nathanael Greene

Letter from George Weedon to Nathanael Greene
Date:
1782-11-06
Description:
Letter from George Weedon to Nathanael Greene regarding the British evacuation of ‘Charles Towne’ and the plans of Continental Army officers for the end of the war.