Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786 to George Weedon
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06496 Author/Creator: Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786 Place Written: South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 December 1782 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; 31.5 x 19.9 cm. Order a Copy
Written by Major General Greene as commander of the Southern Department to Brigadier General Weedon. A friendly, and at times humorous, letter addressed to Weedon as "My good old friend." Also has a note from Greene's wife Catherine after his signature. She signs the note "Caty Greene." References Weedon's letter of 6 November 1782. Says Major Ichabod Burnet, an aide-de-camp to Greene, is going to Philadelphia "with an account of the long expected evacuation of Charleston." In reference to the religion of New England says "To speak in the language of Connecticut now rejoice and be exceeding glad." With tongue in cheek says he is sorry he won't be able to attack the gun battery at Fredericksburg because Congress has "anchored me here for the Winter at least." Says Mrs. Greene is desirous of seeing him. Says it is uncertain where they will winter this season. Says he if it is Charleston "a couple of guinea extraordinary will be wanting for shoes." Tempts him to come to Charleston, asking him if a room 80 feet by 40 feet would be enough for musical performances. Catharine says she would have written separately, but a pain in her head kept her. Asks to be remembered to friends and family. Says "I like this country but wish the autumn again to the country of rosy cheeks and to throw off the yellow mask for every body wears one here." Reminds him he owes her a dance. Place written is "Headquarters" - but the exact location in South Carolina could not be discovered.
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