Claiborne, Richard (fl. 1779) to Nathanael Greene
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.058 Author/Creator: Claiborne, Richard (fl. 1779) Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 November 1779 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 30.5 x 18.5 cm. Order a Copy
Informs that the Carolina troops have been ordered to South Carolina and lists every city along their route from New Jersey to South Carolina. States that the troops will sail immediately. The Pennsylvania Division will move early tomorrow and the Maryland troops the next morning. Reports that everything is going well except for foraging. Indicates that His Excellency, George Washington, thinks the two divisions should meet their baggage at Junes's.
West point. 19th. Novr. 1779.
4 oClock P.M.
Sir
The Carolina Troops are ordered to South Carolina. Their Route is from New-windsor, to Ringwood - Pompton - Morristown - Coryells - Philadelphia - Wilmington - Head of Elk - Baltimore - George-town - Colchester - Fredericksburg - Richmond - Petersburg - Hallifax N. Carolina, and from thence to S. Carolina as the Magazines of Stores may suit. They are now on Board the Sloops, and will sail immediately.
The Pennsylvania Division moves early tomorrow morning with the tide - and the Maryland Troops the next morning at the same time.
I have the pleasure to inform you, that every thing which I have to attend to, is as I could wish, except the Forage; However, I hope we shall weather the point satisfactorily.
His Excellency has thought proper to order the two Divisions to meet their baggage at Junes's.
The Family-baggage went off early this morning.
I have the honor to be
With respect
Sir
Your most obedient Servt.
Rd Claiborne
DLMS
Majr. Genl. Greene.
[docket:]
19th Novr. 1779.
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