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- GLC#
- GLC07103
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 6 May 1781
- Author/Creator
- Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
- Title
- to Thomas Sumter
- Place Written
- s.l.
- Pagination
- 2 p. : docket ; Height: 30 cm, Width: 19.1 cm
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- The War for Independence
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."
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