Spotswood, Alexander (1746-1818) to Nathanael Greene
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01412.19 Author/Creator: Spotswood, Alexander (1746-1818) Place Written: James River, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 November 1780 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 20 x 16.5 cm. Order a Copy
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. 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.)
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