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Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786 to Henry Lee

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07884.11 Author/Creator: Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786 Place Written: Headquarters, [S.C.] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 178[2]/01/01 Pagination: 2 p. + addr.+ docket 22.6 x 18.5 cm Order a Copy

Discussing the enemy's current placement and status, and reviewing military strategy for various upcoming campaigns in and around Charleston. He also discusses provisions he has made for the deployment of his own troops. In part: "I have indeed a detachment of North Carolina troops to replace the Virginians going home..."

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