Copy of Letter from Francis Marion to William Alston, August 2, 1782

Title:

Copy of Letter from Francis Marion to William Alston, August 2, 1782

Creator (Personal):

Marion, Francis, 1732-1795

Description:

A typed copy of a 1782 letter from Francis Marion to William Alston in which he orders him to take command of new companies to serve in Georgetown, South Carolina, and watch for incoming vessels.

Collection Title:

Edmondston-Alston Family Letters and Paper Materials, 1782-1919

Contributing Institution:

Middleton Place Foundation

Media Type:

Documents

Series:

Edmondston-Alston House Museum Collections

Personal or Corporate Subject:

Marion, Francis, 1732-1795

Topical Subject:

Militia and Military intelligence

Geographic Subject:

United States History Revolution, 1775-1783

S.C. County:

Georgetown County (S.C.)

Language:

English

Shelving Locator:

EAH Box 4

Date Digital:

2023

Digitization Specifications:

400 dpi, 24-bit depth, color, Epson Expression 10000XL. Archival masters are tiffs.

Format:

image/jpeg

Copyright Status Statement:

Public Domain.

Access Information:

For more information, contact the Middleton Place Foundation, 4300 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414.

Admin ID:

295931