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I am, with respect, By Order, Your most humb. Servt., ALEX. MARTIN.
ANDW. MILLER TO SAMUEL JOHNSTON, WILLIE JONES OR WHIT- MILL HILL, ESQ., MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FOR NORTH CAROLINA AT PHILADELPHIA.
BERMUDA, Nov. 7th, 1780.
SIR :
I have lately heard of a ship from Glasgow called the Lady Mar- great bound to New York, being taken and carried into Philadel- phia: I have reasons to believe my two Sons James and Charles, took their passage on board her last May, I therefore inform you of it, that you may make inquiry after them, and supply them with what they may want, untill they may arrive at New York or this Island. Your Bill on me for the same will meet with due honour.
I am, Sir,
Your Hum. Servt., ANDW. MILLER.
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GENERAL GATES TO THE BOARD OF WAR AT HILLSBOROUGH.
SALISBURY, 17th Nov, 1780.
SIRS :
Col. Polk arrived here yesterday, I shewed him General Small- woods Letter complaining of his not supplying Provisions even to the Continental Troops. I acquainted him also, that his conduct was deemed doubtful and suspicious ; and requested to know if I might depend upon his continuing as Commissary to the Troops. He sayed, since he found his Countrymen suspected his Fidelity ; he would no longer act as Commissary than until he had delivered Five Hundred Beeves, and One Thousand Bushels of Corn ; which he had now collecting. When that was done, he desired it might be understood he resigned his Office. Inclosed you have his letter to that effect. What is now to be done? For the Continental Troops what the Specific Tax will not furnish, I think to employ Major Jemmison to purchase ; but the militia must wholely depend on you. I wish this Letter may meet you on the Road ; for cer- tainly it is Nigh Time you came here. I every Hour expect Gene- ral Smallwood ; when the future Movements of this Army will be determined.
I am, Sir's, your humble servant,
HORATIO GATES.
The Board of War.
Hillsborough.
?) TO JAMES PORTERFIELD.
HILLSBOROUGH, 23rd November, 1780.
SIR :
I have actively agreed with Dr. Burke, that you shall lend him out of money due us from the Public the accounts now with you, to the amount of two thousand hard money dollars at ( ..... ) and the exchange to be settled between you and the Gentleman by Mr. Merritt or any two gentlemen merchants in Philadelphia, for which Doctor Burke gives you a mortgage of his farm in this County, 1226 acres, agreeable to a form which he can shew you and which
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has been concluded on by us, only that your name is to be in- serted in place of Mr. Mumford's.
I am your most Obedient servant.
COUNCIL OF STATE.
Jany., 1781.
His Excellency informed the Board that there was in Newbern 5 officers, namely, belonging to the Delaware & Maryland Lines, Lately arrived in a flag from Charles town who are much in want of money to furnish themselves with such necessaries as their present distresses require. Resolved that his Excellency, the Govr., be ad- vised to grant them a warrant on the Treasury for the Sum of 40,000 dollars for the purpose aforesaid.
JOSEPH LEECH, Presdt.
His Excellency Informed the Board that Benj. Hawkins, Esqr., had received a Letter from Govr. Rutledge of So. Carolina, that he was in want of one hundred thousand pounds for the Supplying of the Militia of that State with Such necessarys as they might want, and requested that Sum from this State on the Credit of So. Carolina. The Board taking the Same into consideration, Do Advise his Ex- cellency to grant him a Warrant on the treasury of this State for . the same.
JOSEPH LEECH, Presdt.
At a Council held at Newbern, 2nd Jany., 1781 Present : JOS. LEECH, J. DAVIS, ISAAC GUION, J. GRAINGER.
His Excellency, the Governor, laid before the Board a Letter from Governor Jefferson, of Virginia, requesting Liberty to purchase pork in this State for the use of the Troops in the Southern Department.
Resolved, that his Excellency, the Governor, be advised to grant permission to the agents (Controllers) and others of the said State of Virginia for the purchase of such quantities of pork as they shall 15-27
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think necessary, and that his Excellency be requested to write to the Governor of Virginia Signifying to him such permission.
JOSEPH LEECH, Pres., J. DAVIS, ISC. GUION, JAS. GRAINGER.
2nd Jany., 1781.
Col. Joseph Leech laid before the Board an Acct. of Eight Hogs- heads of Rum Containing eight hundred and ninety two Gallons, amounting to £535.4s Specie, which he contracted for with His Ex- cellency, Governor Nash, for the use of the prisoners of War in Cha. Town, And which was sent in the last flag by Captain Vanderhart.
The Board taking the same into Consideration, Resolved His Ex- cellency be advised to grant a Warrent on the Treasury in favr. of Joseph Leech, Esq., for the sum of 107,080, the amount of said Sum with Depreciation.
JOSEPH LEECH, Pres., JAMES DAVIS, IS. GUION, JAS. GRAINGER.
B. McCULLOCK TO GENERAL SUMNER IN WARREN
ELK MARSH, Jany. 16th, 1781.
DEAR GENERAL :
Your's I received by Jacob. I am glad to hear that you and family are well & hope to have the pleasure of your company the last of this week. I think it would be of service to the good lady to take a trip down and stay some time in this part of the Country, if she can possibly spare time from her domestick affairs, we should be very happy to see her here. By the bearer you will receive the salt you mentioned, which I hope will come safe to hand. We have no late news, Linton came from Petersburg last Thursday or Friday ; he says the enemy were then about forty miles below the hundred, & it was immagined were on their way out, since which we have had no intelligence. I heard last night that there was an express
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on his way to our Govr. (who is at Halifax) from General Greene, but it had not come to hand when I left town late yesterday even- ing. Our worthy members of Assembly have not yet made a House, and I fear will not, as there are not more than half the number yet that it takes to constitute an assembly. O, my good friend, what will this world come to, and what must be the fate of our poor State, when those who have taken on themselves the Government, pay so little attention to its welfare, and at a time when almost every man of common understanding must be sensible that the enemy intend all their force against it. With best respect of the family here to you, Lady and family, I remain,
Your sincere friend,
B. McCULLOCK.
BRITISH KILLED AND TAKEN AT THE BATTLE OF COWPENS.
17th January, 1781.
Major 1
Captains
5
Lieuts
13
Ensigns.
4
Adjutants
1
Cornet
1
Non Commd. & Privates.
.502
527 Prisoners not wounded.
3 officers
3
Non comd. & Privates.
150
153 Prisoners wounded.
10 officers.
10
Non comd. & Privates
200
210 killed.
100 horses. 300 kings muskets. 35 waggons. 2 Field Pieces.
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AMERICANS KILLED AND WOUNDED AT COWPENS.
3 officers wounded and 55 non Comd. & Privates. 10 privates killed.
American, 60 cavalry, 20 Infantry, Militia.
Return of the Officers of the North Carolina Line together with those reduced on half pay :
January 23rd, 1781.
Colonel.
Lt. Col.
Major.
Captains.
Captn. Lts. Lieutenants.
3 22
1 26 2
Prisoners
2 1
2
2 12
2 28
1 31
4
-
-
-
Total
2
1
3
6,36
5 49
2.57
6
Wanting to compleat.
-
-
Total
2 1 3 6 36 5 492 88 6
Officers reduced on half pay.
Col. James Armstrong of the 5th. Col. Gideon Lamb of the 6th.
Lieut. Col. Comdt. James Thackston of the 4th. Lieut. Col. Wm. Lee Davison of the 1st. Capt. Francis Childs of the 3rd. Capt. Micajah Lewis of the 4th.
JETHRO SUMNER.
Ensigns.
Total Subalterns. Surgeons.
=
Lt. Col. Cornat.
1 4,24
Present
31
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GENERAL JETHRO SUMNER (?) TO MAJ. GENERAL GREENE.
NORTH CAROLINA, January 27, 1781.
SIR :
As early as I possibly could after receiving your instructions I convened the Officers, and agreeable to the resolutions of Congress, we have agreed on those four Regiments to be raised by the State, . a return of which I have inclosed.
In doing this, particular attention has been paid to the Officers in Captivity, which with the Numbers still to compleat renders it impracticable any other than a temporary arrangement at present taking place.
You have the names of the Gentlemen reduced, who, from their long Experience, Activity and Bravery, we regret much the loss of ; they claimed from Seniority and Domestick connections a prefer- ence ; there are four surgeons in Captivity ; we are under the neces- sity of continuing two, there being no skillful persons to be procured who will act as Mates.
I ordered the stores in Guilford and Caswell Countys to be re- moved according to your directions ; any further commands you may have I shall think myself happy of Executing. There are a Number of Members of the Legislature assembled here ; it appears to be their determination and sincerest wishes to raise and com- pleat our Regiments ; they have not yet made a House ; what de- termination they may adopt on that part I shall communicate to you, and in the meantime use every Endeavor to felicitate this good intention.
Since I wrote the above that Honourable Body have made a House and are proceeding on business.
I am, with regard and Esteem Sir, Yr. most Obdt. and Humbl. Sert.,
Honourable Major General Greene.
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GENERAL SUMNER (?) TO MAJOR EATON.
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January 31st, 1781.
MAJOR PINKNEY EATON.
SIR :
Agreeable to my instructions from the Honorable Major General Greene to appoint a field officer to relieve Col. Gunby, stationed at Hillsborough, we have thought proper to nominate you to that post. You are, therefore, without delay, repair to that station and to re- ceive your instructions from him, and such other directions, &c., which you may find necessary in conducting the military opera- tions in that department you are to apply for at Headquarters. (Not signed.)
AN ESTIMATE OF REQUISITES NECESSARY FOR CARRYING INTO EXECUTION THE 12 & 13TH PROPOSITION OF HIS EXCELLENCY, GOVERNOR BURKE, & STATE COUNCIL OF NORTH CAROLINA.
6,000 Musketts & Bayonets, 6,000 Canteens. 6,000 Cartridge Boxes, 6,000 Bayonett Belts. 60,000 dozen of Cartridges.
45,000 1b. Lead & 14,000 1b. powder.
3,750 Quire Cartridge paper, 100,000 Flints.
1,200 Camp Kettles, 40,000 yards Tent Clothı.
1,200 Axes, 500 Spades & 500 pick Axes.
2 waggon Load Medicines, 20 Rheam Paper for Troops, &c. Saddles, Briddles & Halters, 5 Ton Iron for Axes, &c.
37 Ton Iron, Bar, for Erecting 100 open & 50 Covered Waggons. 3,000 yards Canvis for Covers, 2 Ton Steel.
4,000 Sides Leather, 1,000 yards Oznabrigs for pads for Saddles. Ten Smiths for the Army and Elaboratory.
5 Cole wood Cutters, 10 Shoe Makers. 10 Carpenters and wheel Wrights.
10 Labourers, Hostlers, &c., 2 Express riders.
4 Smiths for Hillsborough, 2 Cole wood Cutters.
4 Shoe Makers, 2 Labourers, 1 Servant. The same number for Williamsborough.
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2 Express riders for Guilford Ct. House. Sealing Wax, Wafers and Ink Powder.
RO. 'BURTON, Q. M. Gen.
DESCRIPTION OF THE FORTIFICATIONS OF WILMINGTON.
[Gov. Nash's Papers.]
Feby. 13th, 1781.
At the Constitution Hill, there is a strong fortification which Commands the Town and its Vicinity. Two Hills between the So. end of the town and the old Battery is also thrown into R. Dobbs. The N. West is also fortified with Baterrys. Garrison not over Vigilant and 450 by count. Inhabitants not to be depended on to the Common Cause of A. 4 Armed Vessels in the River. Small pox in Burguins, Yallow Corner house near J. Walkers. No Rum for - have arrived. Major Craig Commands and Capt. Ingalls of the Delight, 20 Gun Ship.
COL. THOS. BROWN TO GEN'L. LILLINGTON.
ELIZABETH TOWN, Feb. 19th, 1781.
DEAR GENL :
I inclose you Col. Emmet's letter to inform you how Infamously the Newbern District hath behaved, and I am told cheafly owing to Capt. Thomas ; I will gard the river on acct. of the Baggage & as far as lies in my power, but the greatest part of the good people in this County is Engaged back against the Toryes, and seems Very Loth to go Against the British And Leive their Families Exposed to a set of Villians, who Dayley threattains their Destruction. I in- tend seting out for Wilmington on Thursday with what few I can raise ; at which time you shall hear from me ; and am, with due re- spect, your humble servant,
THOS. BROWN, C. C.
P. S. The News Consarning the British at Hilsboro I am per- swaided is false. B.
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GENL. ALLEN JONES TO GOVERNOR NASH.
WHEELERS, FEBY. 21st, 1781.
SIR :
By a Letter which accompanies this from General Green, you will Learn the Situation of the two Armies the 17th instant; I shall therefore only give you an account of our Endeavours about Hali- fax to co-operate with our Army. I have ordered all of the men ont I can arm and in order ; to do that, have directed the Officers in each County to impress every gun, Sufficient for Service. The People appear spirited, and I think I shall march at least 1,500 men from this District, tho' I shall discharge all that I think in- capable of undergoing the severest duty as Light Infantry. This is agreeable to General Green's Opinion & Request. The Arms are not so good as I could wish. I shall follow the troops myself as long as my health will permit or untill you come up to Halifax. It is neces- sary that your Excly. or Maj. Gen. Caswell should come on this way,as Ld. Cornwallis's Destruction ought to be our principal Object, and everything else give way to the completion of it. We have certain information of the Arrival of three French men of War in Hampton Road, and many Letters and Travellers say the rest of the fleet is arrived, making four Sail of the line & S frigates with transports on board, of which are 3,000 Land Forces. These reports come so many ways, and are so positively asserted, that I have no doubt of the reality of their Arrival, And I make no doubt but Arnold will soon be taken or destroyed. Should Ld. Cornwallis get in- formation of the Arrival of this fleet, I make no doubt but he will endeavour to reach Cape Fear & take post somewhere on that River. As for Halifax, I think it safe, because it cannot be an Ob- ject worth risquing his Army for; he would be soon surrounded & find an Escape any way exceeding difficult, if not wholy imprao- ticable.
I am, with the Utmost respect, yr. Excellency's
Mo. ob. Servt., ALLEN JONES.
Gov: Nash.
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GEN. SUMNER TO LT. COL. ASHE (?)
February 21st, WARREN COUNTY, 1781.
SIR :
I recd. just now a letter from General Greene wherein he wishes the Continental Officers to collect at Maj. Gen. Caswell's Camp and receive his orders to assist in arranging and commanding the militia that are collected.
You are sensible of the importance of order, bravery & resolution in Camp, therefore I expect and wish you and the Officers would wait on him and render every possible aid that may be consistant to rank and power & without delay. I am in some measure at a loss why Genl. Greene, in his letter, acknowledges the receipt of my letter dated Halifax,in which was enclosed the proceedings of the Con- tinental Officers on the new arrangement of the North Carolina Line as far as was in their power, yet, nevertheless, he again re- peats-I am to require you will, as soon as possible, furnish me with a return of the whole of the officers of the North Carolina Line who are to continue in service on the new arrangement, including those in captivity specifying their rank, date of commissions and names, and also a return of those who are to retire on half pay, &c., &c. These matters, as far as was in the power of the officers, was inclosed him in the very letter he acknowledges to have received. I believe the number of officers names and rank may be had, however, as only a temporary arrangement was thought feasible at this time, I shall, I am sure, continue doubtful what General Greene means by taking no notice of the returns made him, and the causes assigned for not arranging properly the line, as no commissions was to pass until it was made, neither do I feel it so essential now, in knowing their names, rank, &c., &c., as the dates of their commissions can- not be had. You will, therefore, let the officers know that its Gen- eral Greenes wish that we repair to the Militia Camp to General Caswell and asssist him in arranging and commanding the militia. I have sent expresses to General Caswell, respecting this request of General Greenes. Should he approve of receiving us so as to giv- ing proper rank command, &c., &c., it may not be satisfactory to his officers. However, Sir I wish you to signify to the Officers by express or otherwise without delay the necessity of coming into this plan of G. Greenes. I shall, for my part, readily give every assist- ance to the General in my power by repairing to the Camp as soon as
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I hear from Genl. Caswell, which I hope will be by Sunday Even- ing next.
The Enemy's van guard is in Hillsborough ; what route from thence we can only judge. The General Greene thinks it will be towards Halifax.
(Not signed.)
GENERAL SUMNER TO GENERAL GREENE.
Febry. 25th, 1781.
SIR :
I recd. yours of the 18th instant the 21st. Immediately by Major Hawkins aide to Major General Caswell, I proferred my assistance, and sent expresses to Lt. Col. Ashe and Major Murphie, who by the temporary arrangement of the officers of the North Carolina Line present in the State, were to take charge of the two of the Regi- ments to acquaint without delay that it was your wish that they join the militia Camp to render such assistance as may be in their power. Major Dixon and Major Armstrong, who are to take charge of the other two Regiments, Major Dixon is in your Camp, who is inspector General of the Militia and promised me to join that Camp upon a general rendezvous. Major Armstrong is with the forces from the district of Salisbury. A large number of the other officers of this State are to my knowledge already in the militia camps. I, Sir, wait General Caswells sentiments respecting myself. However, since I wrote him Genl. Jones, by Major Eaton, is desirous that I take charge of the Brigade of the district of Halifax, which I be- lieve will amount to fifteen or eighteen hundred. I shall make it my business to see General Jones tomorrow and shall if I have the offer of that Brigade inform you. I am satisfied it will meet with a great majority among officers & soldiers of that Brigade. I mean as a continental officer who two years ago the militia generally were very averse to.
I am Sir, with due respect, yr. mo. Obedt. Servt., JETHRO SUMNER.
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COL. JA. READ TO GENERAL SUMNER.
Since I had the pleasure of seeing you at Halifax the Assembly honoured me with the Command of a Regiment of Horse, As I had your aprobation to accept a command in the Militia, I did not think it necessary to trouble you about this command particular.
Please to give my compliments to Mrs. Sumner and the Family.
If my horse is able to travel will be much obliged to you to let the bearer have him to bring to Genl. Butler's Camp to me where I expect to be this afternoon. Col. Whitmil Hill, with the Halifax Dis- trict Militia, will be here today. Genl. Jones and Major Eaton will be here also. I believe Genl. Jones expects you will accept the command of the Militia.
I am, with the greatest respect, your most obdt. &
Humbl. Servt., JA. READ.
Millers Tavern. Feby. 27th, 1781.
MAJ. P. EATON TO GENERAL SUMNER IN WARREN.
HARRISBUG, March 1st, 1781.
DEAR GENERAL :
I reced. by John McCullock directions from you respecting your baggage waggon. I applied to Col. Long for one for you, and I be- lieve he expected the one that brought General Jones baggage would be sufficient to take in yours. The General is now at this place, but I believe he is so unwell that he intends returning to- morrow morning. I shall then send you the waggon I have here, which you will make up of for the purpose of carrying your bag- gage. The General would been exceedingly happy to have given the command of his Brigade to you, provided he had continued with it, but as he is oblige to return, the command devolves on Gen'l. Eaton, who insists on taking it. I send you by this express a letter from Major General Caswell, which I imagine contains something that will determine you what to depend on. We have
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just received an express from Abishar Thomas at Hillsborough in- forming us the enemy left that place on Monday last and had crossed Haw River at the High Rock. What he intends by taking this route we are at a loss to conjecture. Gen'l. Jones has given up all his stores to me, which joint to what I got for you, and myself has compleated us for a smart campaign. Pray, Genl. let me hear from you immediately, for if you do not I shall either join the horse, which is close in the rear of the army, or go to General Greene's Camp. I am,
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Dear Sir, with due respect, yours, &c., P. EATON.
LT. COL. MOUNTFLORENCE TO GENERAL SUMNER.
CAMP ON BUFFALO, March the 3rd, 1781.
DR. GENERAL :
I had the pleasure of writing to you from Capt. Madearas's, ex- pressing my desire of getting into your line & once more under your command, But fearing that letter never came to your hands, I take the Liberty of mentioning it to you again. You remember, General, you were kind enough to promise me at the Yadkin, that should it be possible you would procure me a Commission in your Brigade. I am told that since the Officers rank of your Four Regi- ments are settled, some Captains are desirous of resigning, and out of Regiments where there's not one single subaltern, by which means some Gentlemen may get a Captain's Commission at the first setting out. As I was three years ago a regular Captain in this State, and was promised by the Assembly to be reinstated at the first opportunity, I really do believe, Sir, it lies entirely in your power and with some justice to recommend me to Congress for reimplacing one of the Captains who are about to resign out of Regiments where they have no subalterns. Should you find this impracticable by my earnest desire of being in the Continental ser- vice & under your command, I should accept of the first leftenancy in one of the Regiments that have no subalterns, provided I was as- sured I should be the first promoted to a company. I leave this
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matter entirely to you, Sir, depending much on your willingness to oblige me & have the honor to be with respect and the sincerest attachment.
Dear General, Your Most Obedt., Humble Servt., LT. COL. MOUNTFLORENCE.
GEN. SUMNER TO GOVERNOR NASH.
SUNDAY E'G., March 11th, 1781. .
SIR :
Second thoughts are often best, therefore I now write, under ap- prehension that my attending you where Gen'l. Caswell may be will be injurious to my character ; perhaps hurtful to his, and prob- ably your Excellency may think it precipitate in you ; for my part I declare I wish to render service to my country at this alarming sea- son. I am also desirous at this critical time to enter the field, with general approbation of my honoured friend, and when I am not present with you it should. Sir, I do assure you and pledge my honor I will occasion as little time lost should I be called into action as may be. Be pleased to answer these doubtful suggestions, for be- lieve me, I only wish to have no enemy ..
(This seems to be a copy of a letter written Governor Nash ; it is indistinct in the latter clauses and much interlined.)
. GEN. SUMNER (?) TO GENERAL HUGER (?)
WARREN COUNTY, March 16th, 1781.
DEAR SIR :
Being disappointed in my expectations of having the command of a Militia Brigade for the campaign, I feel myself distressed con- tinually, and should have set off for Camp to ease the suspense of my present situation. However, after I saw His Excellency, our Governor, he was pleased to signify my taking the Command of the militia of this State if General Caswell's indisposition of health con-
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tinued. I, Sir, was apprehensive my attending Camp under those circumstances (and no very good understanding between them) might hurt more or less, each of our characters. I, therefore, de- clined upon assuring His Excellency that I should hold myself ready to receive his orders should the vacancy offer to join the camp with all possible diligence.
(Not signed.)
HEAD QUARTERS SPEADWELL FURNIS.
FRIDAY, 16th March, 1781.
Parole-Countersign
of the day-tomorrow
§ Major Hardyman, Adj't. Russell.
The General requests the officers will take every precaution to procure their arms and ammunition and make every necessary preparation for another field day. The event of the action yester- day, though unfortunate, is by no means decisive, the gallant be- haviour of the corps of observation, consisting of the detachment of Cavalry and infantry, commanded by Lieut. Col. Washington and the Legion commanded by Lieut. Col. Lee, & Light Infantry com- manded by Col. Campbell, in conjunction with the riflemen under · Lynch ; the firm opposition made by the Virginia Militia, under Brig. Genl. Stephens and Lawson, the good order maintained by the regular troops of Virginia, Commanded by Brig. General Huger & the intrepid behaviour of the first Maryland Regiment with the attack of the artillery which was so well served by Captains Single- ton and Finley, have rendered success dear to the enemy, must pre- vent his improving his good fortune & eventually secure victory to the Americans arms. The Commandants of Regts. will immedi- ately inspect and make report of the state of their ammunition, two days provisions to be drawn and cooked immediately, & the troops to be served with a gill of Rum. A Regimental Field Returns are to be made & delivered to the Deputy Adjut. General by 4 o'clock
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