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I have received orders from his Excellency Governor Nash to return all the Sugar and Coffee Impressed to the owners, except one Hogshead Sugar & 250 lbs. Coffee, which I think will be a verry small supply for the army. I can purchase a quantity of Sugar and Coffee, for the State if I had orders.
I am Sir your Mo. Hum. Servt., H. MURFREE.
MURFREE'S LANDING, 8th July, 1781.
N. B. I have Inclosed a Return of the stores impressed, and have mentioned it to the present Governor that I can purchase Coffee & Sugar for the State; if you think it will be wanting, and can procure the Govrs. orders I will purchase it immediately .
H. M.
GENL. W. CASWELL TO GOV. BURKE.
TOMPKIN'S MILL, July 8th, 1781.
SIR :
On my arrival at this place I recd. the inclosed Return & Letters, am also informed that the Troops will be near here this Night, on viewing the place and from the appearance of Mill pond Water (no other to be had) think our situation will be very Disagreeable. If a place within 6 or 7 Miles will answer the same purpose as if the Troops were Stationed here I think it will be much more agreeable to a fatigued & Sickly Crew. The carrying of the Meal to Camp will be the greatest difficulty. Should your Excellency think that the
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post should be maint'ed it will be necessary for the whole to be here, if not the Horse will be sufficient to help the mill.
I am with respect & Esteem your Excelleys., Most obed., W. CASWELL, Br. Gl.
His Excellcy. Govr. Burke, Esqr.
COL. NICHOLAS LONG TO GOVERNOR BURKE.
HALIFAX, July 8th, 1781.
SIR :
Pursuant to a Letter from your Excellency Directed to the Coro- ner of Halifax County there has been an inquest held on the body of Mikel Quinn & the Jury reports that he was Murdered by the Guard by order of Colo. William Linton.
Inclosed you have a Return of the Stores now in my Care be- longing to the Public in the Quarter Master's Department by Which you Will discover our want of Lead, & hope you Will use your En- fluence With the Assembly to furnish that Article as Soon as Pos- sible. There is a considerable quantity in the Palace at Newbern which I think had better be Taken than the Army to Want it or by any Other means that it Can be procured Speedily. I would thank you for a line of the latest Intelligence.
I am your Excellency's most Obdt. Humbl. Servt., NICHOLAS LONG, D. Q. M. G1.
BANISTER TO GOVERNOR BURKE.
8th July, 1781.
SIR : I am going now to Camp to be informed fully respecting the particulars of which you make enquiry. On my return I will en- deavor to find a Conveyance by which to give you full intelligence. By the last accounts from the Marquis he was at Wms.burg having to that Place pursued the Enemy after being joined by G. Wayne
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& some volunteer horse from Baltimore. The great neglect of the people possessing good horses on Lord Cornwallis's Route in both States hath rendered them Superior in Cavalry which in our Coun- try is almost equal to a command of the water which they also possess.
The enemy are at Surry Court house, perhaps on their way to So. Quay, but this is so uncertain for you know how difficult it is to en- ter into the designs of an Enemy.
It is said that Genl. Morgan has joined the Marquis whose Army before was fully equal to that of the Enemy's. But if they move to ye So. our army for want of Boats must take a circuitous Route. Having been driven from home in all Circumstances of distress I have been engaged lately in collecting the remains of my Prop- erty which is indeed much reduced. If your State & this could make one good exertion I think we might be in a Situation to make a tolerable peace if France as I doubt not he will, should stand by us, but if on the Emperor's Plan of Pacification we are to be left in single contest with Great Britain I leave you to judge of the Consequences. G. Greene's reverse of fortune was to me unex- pected, our intelligence is bad & our attention to the common good worse than Beotian. Yet I think an exertion may bring us into credit still.
Four French Men of war are arrived with 12 transports, recruits on board for their navy & army with much money. Berry of the Alliance? with Six rich prizes, cloathing & Munition &c. for the American Army. All at Boston. There is a reinforcement Sent to Portsmouth but it's amount I am not informed of with accuracy but added to the Enemy's present force is sufficient to continue & add to our present distresses which you may believe me are great as my own are not under £10,000 but yet if we can figure as a nation in peace & war I shall think my property well disposed of.
The Congress set on foot by the Emperor & the Czarina you no doubt have heard of, to settle a general peace in Europe & leave us to contend with Great Britain. But France without perfidy can- not suffer it. If any thing occur when I return from Camp you shall be informed if worth attention. Certain it is that Virginia is this Campaign destined for the Seen of War.
Yr. obd. Ser., BANISTER.
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CAPT. GEO. DOHERTY TO GENERAL SUMNER.
SIR :
By Captain Williams I beg leave to acquaint you that my Per- plexity in Endeavouring to get the Soldiers ready, & their cloath- ing has almost tired out my patience; being on any duty, let it be ever so troublesome, does not by any means effect me, but I fear you will think any long delay, may be owing to neglect of duty, which would make me very unhappy; I have not got in the tenth part of the Cloathing, but am resolved to march to-morrow morn- ing at all events, if it is possible to get meal ground, which is now difficult for want of water, but the day following I hope to have no obstacle. Capt. Williams can inform you of the difficulties we laboured under here, which I partly communicated to you by Col. Kenan as he went to the Assembly.
I am Sr. Yr. Hum. Sert., GEO. DOHERTY. July 9th, 1781.
COL. JAS. KENAN TO GOVERNOR BURKE.
DUPLIN, July 9th, 1781.
SIR :
The enemy that moved up to the richlands of new river have re- turned to Rutherford Mills again. I have Ordered a Draft to be made from this County of two Hundred men which Shall be Col- lected immediately, But have no Powder nor lead. I have not one round. I sent to Kingstown But got None. What to do in this I cannot tell. I hope Your Excellency will order some Ammunition to this County as we Cannot take the Field until we are supplied. I am much afraid the Enemy will penetrate into this County before we Shall receive any reinforcement as I am told that Col. Linton is Ordered to the Westward. I hope Your Excellency will be mindful of this distressed Part of the Country.
I am with the Greatest respect Your Excelly. most Obedt.,
Humb. Servt., JAS. KENAN.
P. S .- Our 12 months Drafts will march from this place to-mor- row morning. J. K.
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LT. COL. MURFREE TO ABNER NASH.
MURFREE'S LANDING, 10 July, 1781.
I reced. your Excellency's favour and observed the Contents. In- closed is a return of Stores Impressed. I had procured a larger quantity of Sugar & Coffee than you mentioned, and sent a part of it to Camp. I offered to return the Sugar & Coffee Impressed from Mr. Gregory and Mr. Long, they said they had plenty of Sugar & Coffee and had rather I would keep it. The owners of the other Sugar is at Edenton, I have not had an opportunity of seeing them to know whether they will receive theirs or not. I did not know what quantity of Stores to impress and wrote to Genl. Sumner for his orders, but never had the pleasure of hearing from him. I men- tioned to Colo. Ashe, it was his opinion that 9000 wt. Sugar and a Smaller quantity of Coffee, would not be too much. I did not im- press all the rum agreeable to your Excellency's orders, as the Mer- chants Complained if all their rum was taken they could not com- ply with Contracts they had made, and rum was the principle Ar- ticle to purchase Tobacco of the Country, so I only Impressed be- tween a third & a half of what each man had, except the refugees from South Carolina I did not take any from, and thought that would be a Supply for the present, and if the other was wanting it could be had at any time hereafter. I have taken all the Canvass & ammunition on Meherin River Except a quantity of Canvass from Mr. Nelson a refugee from South Carolina.
I am your Excellencys Most Huml. Servant.,
H. MURFREE.
N. B. There is part of the Stores sent to Colo. Long and the re- remainder will be sent there in a few days.
H. M.
GEN. LAFAYETTE TO GENL JONES.
HEADQUARTERS NEAR LOAN'S BRIDGE, 10th July, 1781.
SIR :
Having received advice of General Greene's situation, and seen a copy of your letter to Col. Parker I conceived it necessary to give
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you some account of things in this quarter, that we might the bet- ter co-operate for the relief of General Greene.
On the 6th instant I moved down toward James Town near which place Lord Cornwallis had retired, a reconnoitering party of about 800 men, which fell in with their main body near the green spring. Notwithstanding our inferiority a warm and close action commenced, and we retired about half a mile without having sustained any material loss. The total of killed and wounded not rising above 130. Two pieces of Cannon were lost owing to the horses being killed. According to accounts Cornwallis suffered about 250 in killed and wounded. The next night he crossed to Cobham leaving no post whatever on this side James river.
Lord Cornwallis is now advancing to Carolina. I shall either follow his Lordship in case he proceeds with his whole force or form a junction with General Greene as circumstances may direct. Should you not have received particular instruction how to act in such a juncture, I think it absolutely essential that all the force within your power be employed in embarrassing his march, by the destruc- tion of bridges of boats and by obstructing fords. If it is possible to harrass him without committing yourself too much, this should not be left uudone. Everything in short is to be essayed that we can attempt to prevent or delay his junction with the army now acting against Gen. Greene. I pray you to advise me of whatever you may think necessary to my movements.
I have the honor to be Sir Your Ob. Sert.,
LAFAYETTE.
GEN. LAFAYETTE TO GENERAL SUMNER.
CAMP NEAR HOLT'S FORGE, 10th July, 1781.
SIR :
Since the receipt of your favor of the 29th June the enemy evac- uated Williamsburg and retired to James Town. On the 6th a re- connoitering party from this army of about 800 fell in with their main body. Although so inferior our party commenced a warm and close action, and retired without sustaining any material loss.
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The number of killed and wounded and missing amounting only to one hundred and thirty, we lost two pieces of cannon owing to the horses and being all killed. According to our best accounts Lord Cornwallis has suffered about two hundred and 50 killed and wounded. The next day he crossed to the South side of James river leaving no post whatever on the north side. He is now pointing his march towards South Carolina, but I cannot decide whether with a whole of his force or only a part.
As supporting General Greene is a measure of the last moment, I make no doubt but you are either near or with him by this time. If not you will necessarily without delaying your march order such obstructions to be thrown in the route Cornwallis may take as must lengthen his junction. It is also of the first importance, that all the boats on the Roanoak be brought to a point and pretty high up for faciliating easy transportation. I am in motion and shall use all my endeavours to join General Greene, whose situation must re- quire all our succours.
I shall write to-day to Charlotteville ordering the 300 Stand of fine arms to follow your movements.
I am, Dr. Sir, your Obt. servt., LAFAYETTE.
On the back the following is written :
It is recommended to every good citizen to forward the bearer of this by such help as may be proper.
LAFAYETTE.
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RETURN OF RUM, SUGAR, COFFEE, CANVASS, OZNABRIGS, PAPER, POWDER, LEAD & STEEL, IMPRESSED FOR THE SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES. BY ORDER OF HIS EXCELLENCY, GOVR. NASH & COUNCIL. VALUED IN SPECIE AGREEABLE TO LAW.
WHO IMPRESSED FROM.
Gallons Rum.
Lbs Sugar.
Lbs. Coffee.
Bolts Canvass.
Yds Oznabs.
Rhem Paper.
Lbs. Powder.
Lbs. Led.
Lbs. Steel.
VALUATION IN SPECIE
Messrs. Baker & Blow.
200+
@10.8 |£106.18.8|
Ditto
699
10.8
372.16
Ditto
1074
13.4
71 13.4
Ditto
105
12.
63.
Ditto
Ditto
251
1.8
21.3.4
£715.11.4
Johnston Black & Co .. Ditto
391
4.
78.16.
303. 6.8
Captn. Joseph Smith
1400
1.8
116.13.4
Ditto
304
4.
60.16.
177. 9.4
Robert Smith, Esqr
441
10.8
235.4.
235. 4.
Mr. John Gregory.
549
1.8
45.15.
Ditto
114
12.
68 8.
Ditto
163
8
65.4.
Ditto
1135
1.8
94.11.8
Ditto
250
4.
50.
278.3. 8
Nathaniel Allen, Esqr.
118
10.8
62.18.8
Ditto Ditto
217
12.
130.4
18
16.00
288.
481.2. 8
Mr. Enoch Sawyer.
1045
1.8
87.1.8
87.1. 8
Mr. Jesse Williams. .
95}
12.
57.6.
57.6.
Mr. David Anderson .. Ditto
30
10.8
16.
34.
Henry Montfort, Esqr.
276
1.8
23.
23.
Messrs. Boyd & Bennett Ditto
531
1.8
3.6.8
30.1. 8
Colo. Josiah Parker
8
40
100
40.
40.
Mr. Nehemiah Long .. .
32
10.8
17.1.4
Ditto
500
1.8
41.13.4
Ditto
250
4.
50.
Ditto
170
3.4
28.6.8
137.1. 4
Total
2743} 4905 1288/24 254. 8 71} 40 170
2650.11.4
6
€13.6.8
80.
421
10 8
224.10.8
18
6.
5.8.
51. 3.
Mr. Little John
90
4.
18.
10.
26.15.
H. MURFREE.
Hertford County, 10th July, 1781.
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STATE RECORDS.
MAJOR BUTLER TO GOVERNOR BURKE.
BEAUFORT, (S. C.) July 12th, 1781.
DEAR SIR :
I had the honour to write to you a few days ago, relative to some concerns of Mrs. Middleton. I hope the letter may have got to hand.
This will be delivered to you by Major Barnwell ; a Gentleman of So. Carolina, who has lately been relieved from the miseries of a Prison Ship, in consequence of the General exchange. I beg leave Sir to introduce Major Barnwell to your particular attention, as a Gentleman highly meriting it. His warm and steady attachment to America and the common rights of Mankind, in the midst of great sufferings, trials & temptations, gives him a just claim to re- gard and esteem from every friend to this Country and its Cause. The Major is anxious to get into So. Carolina, to promote the pres- ent laudable animation & zeal that appears in his Country Men to oppose, with becoming Fortitude, British tyrrany. I am confident that his presence there will be of much service, as he has very great influence in the District where he resided. It would be an ill Com- pliment sir to your discernment & feelings, to make use of any en- treaties to induce you to lighten the fatigues of the journey to the Major, his Brothers and Companions, by Ordering some of your Commissaries to furnish them with Horses, & such things as may be necessary for their journey.
I have the Honour to be, with great Esteem, Dear Sir,
Yr. Excy's Most Obed., Hble. Servant,
P. BUTLER.
ISAAC WILLIAMS TO GENERAL WILLIAM CASWELL, SMITHFIELD.
CAPE FEAR, July 12th, 1781.
SIR :
I have heard Nearly the same as I wrote you Before that there is Between Two and five Hundred of the Tories on or near the Raft
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Swamp Imbodied. We had a Muster on Monday last Whare the third & Fourth Numbers was Ordered to meet in Order to March After the Tories but there was Nither Officers nor men met (Only Eight or ten) the Collonel never Came at all. It is Certain (as I was Informed Last Night) that there Was One Hundred & fifty of Col. Waids Horse men Arrived at X Creek, as I Expect to Joine some party In Order to pursue the Tories nothing More at present. I am, Sir, your Hum. Servant,
ISAAC WILLIAMS.
SIR : This Gentleman Mr. Williams is one with whom I correspond. He is a man of the best Character that I know in that part of the Country ; shall keep up a Correspondence until otherwise directed by your Excelley.
I am your most obed. Servt.,
W. CASWELL.
Govr. Burke.
COL. WM. LINTON TO GOVERNOR BURKE, WAKE.
July 12th, 1781.
SIR :
I am Very Sorry to be Troublesome or to ask anything thats not Consistent with your Duty of Captn. Genl. and Commander in Chief of the State of North Carolina ; But I hope your Excellency dont loock on me as a Chrimmenal ; should your Excellency not loock on me in this light I hope he will Grant me the Indulgence of go- ing to Camp under a guard, and to return when ever you may think proper. I have some business in Camp that I would wish to Settle before I am remov'd from this perhaps into a Closer Confine- ment. Likewise all General Jones Baggage and my own is there, only now under the Cear of a Molatto boy ; if your Excellency thinks proper to Indulge me thus far Captn. Lightfoot will take
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Charge of the Guards and se me saif Delivered up again when you think proper he will also see I am kept under a guard when in Camp.
I am your Excl. most obedient and very hum. Servt.,
WM. LINTON.
His Excelley., Govr. Burke.
COLO. LINTON TO GOV. BURKE.
July 12th, 1781.
Colo. Linton return His Excellency, Gov. Burke, his Particular thanks for his indulgence granted him and would wish to be per- mitted to stay in Genl. Caswell's Camp.
COL. PARKER TO GENERAL JONES.
CROCKER'S ISLEY WHITE, July 14th, 1781.
DEAR GENL :
When I wrote you last I was not Certain that Tarlton had Ad- vanced up the Country & Proceeded towards Hillsborough. On Wednesday last he left Petersburg, took the Hillsborough Rout and I fear before this Reaches you he will be there. I have Directed the Express to proceed with Expedition in order that you may ap- prise Genl. Greene. Tarlton's force is 700 Chosen Horse.
The British has lost three Battles in the West Indies, in which they lost 5,000 men, and it is beyond a doubt that the French Forces is near Kings bridge and a large imbarcation will take Plaice at Portsmouth Shortly.
With Very Great Esteem, I have the honor to be
Your most Obedt. Servt.,
J. PARKER, Colo. Comr.
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STATE RECORDS.
JOHN BRADLEY TO GOVERNOR BURKE.
WAKE, July 14th, 1781.
SIR :
I have to request your Excelley's Permission to pass into Wil- mington to see my Family there and procure a few Clothes & Ar- ticles that I stand in need off. Your granting this Permission will oblige
Your Excelley's most obed., Humble Servt., JOHN BRADLEY.
I do hereby Recommend Mr. John Bradley as a Person that may be trusted with a flagg to Wilmington.
JOSEPH GREEN.
ROBERT ROWAN TO GOVERNOR BURKE.
WAKE COUNTY, July 13th, 1781.
SIR :
I received orders a few days ago from General Sumner to have a quantity of cloathing made up, as soon as possible, for the use of the Delinquents & old Continental Soldiers now under his com- mand. The General informed me at the same time, that there was a considerable quantity of coarse cloth in the hands of Col. Long which was purchased by the State Agents. If your Excellency would please to order the cloth to be delivered to me, I should en- deavour to comply with the General's orders. Coarse linen & thread will be wanted to make up the cloathing and it will be impossible for me to procure these articles without money. I believe Taylors might be procured to make up the cloathing, their work to be taken in lieu of a tour of duty. I have had a number of shoes, boots, &c., made up in that manner formerly. I am also in want of a consid- erable sum of money to discharge my old accounts & to purchase leather for Cartridge boxes which are much wanted by the Troops.
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I make not the least doubt but your Excellency will take these mat- ters into consideration, & as far as in your power enable me to carry on the business of my department. I have the honour to be, with much
Respect, Your Excellency's Most obedient servant, ROBT. ROWAN, Dep. Clo. Gen'l.
His Excellency, Governor Burke.
COL. ROBERT ROWAN TO GOVERNOR BURKE.
SIR :
WAKE, July 13th, 1781.
Mr. John Wilkens, a young gentleman who left Wilmington on the arrival of the British, requests the favour of your Excellency to grant him a flag to return thither for a few days, to see his Mother and Sisters and to bring away a few cloaths which he left there.
I am, Sir, With much respect, Your Excellency's Most obed. Servant,
ROBT. ROWAN.
His Excellency, Governor Burke.
GENERAL SUMNER TO GOVERNOR BURKE.
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CAMP SALISBURY, July 14th, 1781.
SIR :
The bad state of the Commissarys stores in the route I have taken, require inspection, and I believe removal of the managers of the several stations and County Commissioners are extremely neces- sary ; we have Sir, greatly suffered from the negligence of this de- partment, rather than take from the inhabitants through which we pass, whose disposition show every readyness and continually com- plain of the Lazyiness of the County Commissioners in Genl. in mak- ing the collections of provisions from the people which the present 15-34
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state of the troops require. I have directed Maj. Dixon to make you report of such districts as have rendezvoused and the officer who superintended the receiving of the drafts of the district. You will find great deficiences and desertions, which I have endeavoured to stop by approving of a general Court Martial whereat two were sentenced to be put to death, one of which accordingly was shot, the other was pardoned, yet nevertheless three deserted us that evening and several since. My expectation of being supplied with arms in repair is now otherwise, three hundred and odd wanting repair, we shall however be able to march three hundred rank and file equipped except bayonets this evening or very early tomorrow morning. I shall leave Major Hogg and Blount at this place who are to follow as soon as a number of these musketts can be put in repair. I have also left Captain Chapman at Harrisburg station, who is also to act as a detail officer there, untill further orders. Capt. Armstrong I have sent to aid Col. Jas. Armstrong in receiving the remaining drafts of the districts of Newbern and Halifax. Lieut. Knot and Kennon, being refused a furlough at Hillsborough to re- turn home went off without it. Major . urfree of Edenton district and Captain Doherty have not yet joined me, but might be far ad- vanced on their march.
(Not Signed.)
GENERAL SUMNER TO GEN. GREENE.
CAMP NEAR SALISBURY, July 14th, 1781.
DR. SIR :
I arrived here Winsday evening last with abont five hundred rank and file badly equip'd. However, I have by every industry possible received near 300 good arms and Cartridge boxes, without bayonets which I have put in the hands of some good men, who will march to join you under the command of Lt. Col. Ashe early tomorrow morning. I assure you, Sir, the length of time this col- lection have been making affrights me, but the difficulties which have spun out this reinforcement in time have not arisen on my part but from the Colonels of the several Counties who have been very
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tardy in making their drafts, and having them Cloathed. Many Countys have not yet delivered the Cloathing due the men by the Law required. I have thought it more prudent that I remain here a few days, untill another part get equipped. Major Murfree of Edenton District and Capt. Doherty from Wilmington, must be far advanced on their march to join us, with a number of the drafts of those districts. I shall, Sir, use every industry in equipping those at present here, and should those officers arrive in time, march the whole, on by detachments to join you with every exertion in my power. I have had not any accts. for the Marquis Lafiatte or of Lord Cornwallis, these twenty days past. Two expresses which I sent the Baron Steuben, ten or twelve days since have not yet returned. I am, Sir, with esteem, yr. very Hble. servt., JETHRO SUMNER.
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REPORT OF THE DIFFERENT GUARDS IN CAMP NEAR SAULSBURY JULY 14TH, 1781.
Prisoners Names
Regt.
Compy.
By whom confined
Causes
Nights Confined
Advance Guard
Willis Hoges.
IN. Etons Corps
Col. Ashe
.
Desertion
4
Thos. Harrison
do
do
do
4
Wm. Bynam ..
do
do
do
4
Jno Strickland
do
do
do
4
Calib Raiford
do
do
do
4
Marmaduke Strickley
do
do
do
4
James Hodge.
do
do
do
4
Theophales Mitchel
do
do
do
4
Willis Howard ..
do
do
do
Wilson Howard
do
do
do
4
Luke Dempsey.
3d N. Regt.
Capt. Ramsey
Desertion & found in arms with the Enemy Desertion
13
Darbey Crowley ..
F. N. (?)
Genl. Sumner
Caleb Ewell. ..
Maj. Blount
Insolence & wilfull breaking a pot Insolence to serjint
. Wm. Kenney ..
Capt. Donoho
Partrick Kelley .
Adjt. Steed
Absint on parade.
Insolence to serjint
Detail of the advance Guard,-Parole Huger-1 Sub. 2 Sergt. 2 Corpl, 28 privates. by night 10 .- Countersign Lamb.
Centries by day 9,
Detail Rear Guard-1 Sub. 1 sergt. 2 Corpls. 24 privates, Parole Huger Countersn. Lamb. Centries by day 9, by night 10. General's Guard Centries by day 3, by night 3. Nothing Particular since Guard Mounted.
THOS. DONOHO, Capt. of the day.
STATE RECORDS.
4
41
RearGuard
.
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GENERAL SUMNER TO LIEUT. COL. JOHN B. ASHE.
CAMP NEAR SALISBURY, July 14th, 1781.
SIR :
You are to take charge of the detachment ordered to join head Quarters in South Carolina and proceed with all convenient marches by the rout of Charlotte with the stores of the Brigade, and other stores for General Greene sent on by the D. Q. M. Genl. of this State; on your arrival you are to take charge of all the Continental Troops of this State there now under the command of Major John Armstrong, and incorporate them, as of the first Regt. of the four regts. of Continental Troops, of this State. You are to demand a return from Major Armstrong of the Drafts &c. recd. of the District of Salisbury, and arrange them to the first, or to many as will com- plete the said Regemt. to its proper number including the deserters of the district recd. a return you will make me of the Regiments, the the number of officers wanting, non Commd. fifes, drums & privates that such deficiencies be ordered as will complete ere we begin to form the second Regiment as soon as possible. I shall get equipped, another detachment and march to Head Quarters where I hope to find you well.
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