A letter written by Colonel Owen Roberts in Purrysburg, South Carolina to John F. Grimke in Georgia requesting the issue of "pay bills" for the companies under Grimke's command. Roberts notes that two companies have arrived with ammunition in tow.
Series of loose sheets written by John F. Grimke between August and December of 1779 regarding requisitioning, constructing, and using military and related supplies.
A business letter from Thomas Fitzsimmons (1741-1811): a Philadelphia merchant, delegate to the Constitutional Convention, and member of the Continental and United States Congress.
A three-page letter written by Colonel Owen Roberts in Purrysburg, South Carolina to John F. Grimke at the "Two Sisters" camp. Roberts writes about sending supplies to Grimke and his inability to procure medicine. Roberts mentions an impending attack on the British "at Yamasee".
A three-page letter written by Colonel George Roberts in Purrysburg, South Carolina to John F. Grimke at the "Two Sisters" camp. Roberts writes about the failure of the American Navy and France and Spain's naval and monetary assistance during the Revolutionary War.
A four-page letter written by John F. Grimke from the "Camp at the Sisters" to his father, John Paul Grimke, in Charleston, South Carolina. The younger Grimke refers to a nearby battle in which a highly esteemed general, General Ashe and his men were "routed totally."
A six-page letter written by John F. Grimke at the camp at "Sisters Ferry on the Savannah" to his father, John Paul Grimke. The younger Grimke makes reference to the state of the Continental Army, desertions, and enemy spies.
A three page letter written by John F. Grimke to his father, John Paul Grimke. Grimke refers to his father's situation in "Charles Town" and discusses "the enemy's" retreat from Augusta, Georgia, as a possible consequence of an intercepted letter between two generals in the Continental army.
A four-page letter written by John F. Grimke at the camp near "Sisters Ferry," to his father, John Paul Grimke, in Charleston, South Carolina. The younger Grimke describes the movements of the Continental and enemy armies, and notes that one of their men was "carried off by the enemy" several evenings prior.
