Spotswood, Alexander, 1746-1818 to Nathanael Greene

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GLC#
GLC01412.19-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
November 19, 1780
Author/Creator
Spotswood, Alexander, 1746-1818
Title
to Nathanael Greene
Place Written
Virginia
Pagination
2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 20 cm, Width: 16.5 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Letter written by Colonel Spotswood to Major General Greene as commander of the Southern Department. Greene was only given the command of the South a month earlier. Introduces Colonel Senf, an engineer from the South who is "much esteemed." He sends regrets for not being able to accompany Greene south, but the Governor ordered him to take command of the militia. He invites Mrs. Greene to visit his wife. Postscript asks Greene to send his compliments to "Barron Stubend" - Baron von Steuben - who he hears is with him. Address is on a separate piece of paper (7.1 x 16 cm.). Letter written along the James River in Virginia.

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