31 August 1782

Howe, Robert, 1732-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Major General Howe writes to discuss a boat that he has been given by Mr. [Daniel] Carthy for temporary use. Quips that his only alternative would be "walking on the water, which had I not a Broken leg I Really want Faith to do." Declares that he does not want to part with the boat yet because he has a broken leg, and expects most of their transportation to be by water. Mentions Colonel John Crane.

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January 17, 1779

Howe, Robert, 1732-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

Written by Howe as a Major General to Major General Lincoln as commander of the Southern Department. Lincoln had replaced Howe as department commander in September 1778. Says he is desirous of beginning a correspondence. He hopes any information he sends along is important enough to merit Lincoln's attention. Says he saw Brigadier General John Ashe and that he marches tomorrow. Says he strove to assist him and he hopes he has succeeded. Says Ashe has 1500 men and that he [Howe] has struggled to obtain 1000 "stand" (possibly guns), although they are not in possession of all of them yet. Says…

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February 15, 1779

Howe, Robert, 1732-1786

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John F. Grimké

Letter written by Major General Howe as Commander of the Southern Department after the defeat at Savannah, Georgia that led to his court martial (he was later exonerated). Letter to Lieutenant Colonel Grimké as Deputy Adjunct General for South Carolina and Georgia. He acknowledges Grimké's last letter and tells him to send future correspondence to the President of Congress. He is travelling north to Philadelphia after the popular outcry against him for the loss at Savannah. He hopes they can remain friends after he leaves. Mentions that "the present Patriot" - meaning John Rutledge, who was…

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