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Nash, Abner (1716-1786) to Nathanael Greene

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02450.14 Author/Creator: Nash, Abner (1716-1786) Place Written: Granville County, North Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 May 1781 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 30 x 18 cm. Order a Copy

The Governor of North Carolina relays military intelligence and discusses military preparations. Mentions that Lord Cornwallis reached Halifax. Expresses his fear that the Marquis de Lafayette "is in some danger as the Enemy force when joined will undoubtedly be supr. to his." Inquires about General Greene's successes in South Carolina.

Nash, Abner, 1716-1786
Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

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