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Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786 to Thomas Sumter

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07103 Author/Creator: Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 May 1781 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 30 cm, Width: 19.1 cm Order a Copy

Writes to General Sumter about Lord Cornwallis's movements, concluding that he is "rather inclined to think that he will leave everything here and move northward." Discusses the arrival of some supplies. Comments "I fully agree with you that vigorous measures are necessary to strike terror into our Enemies and give spirits to our own people." Written at "Camp 25 Miles Creek."

Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
Sumter, Thomas, 1734-1832

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