- John Matthews letter to Francis Marion.
Cane Acre, SC - 1 April 1782
I now enclose you a copy of a letter from Governor Burke, which explains what Ganey has been for some time past complaining of
- John Matthews letter to Francis Marion.
Cane Acre, SC - 10 April 1782
I answered your former letter respecting Mr. Philip Porcher, by referring you to the orders I had given respecting those who should come from within the enemy's lines
- John Matthews letter to Francis Marion.
Cane Acre, SC - 15 April 1782
The commanders of privateers, knowing their authority, and regardless of our unfortunate situation, are determined to add to our distresses, instead of contributing towards their relief
- John Matthews letter to Francis Marion.
Cane Acre, SC - 16 April 1782
The bearer, Mr. Shrewsbury, you are better acquainted with than I, therefore, I shall say no more concerning him than recommend him to be disposed of as you shall think proper
- John Matthews letter to Francis Marion.
Cane Acre, SC - 18 April 1782
It is utterly out of my power to grant Mr. P any indulgence, as the Act in which he is included is clear and positive. Were I to suffer him to remain in the country, it would be a partial suspension of the law
- John Matthews letter to Peter Horry.
Cane Acre, SC - 1 May 1782
I understand there has been some regulation of prices lately attempted at the port of Georgetown.
- John Matthews letter to Francis Marion.
Cane Acre, SC - 21 May 1782
I enclose you the instructions for quieting the discontents of the people on Little Pee Dee, with whom you some time ago entered into a truce.
- John Matthews letter to Francis Marion.
Cane Acre, SC - 21 May 1782
First, You are to take with you four or five judicious, intelligent persons, to meet those appointed on the part of Ganey and others, to confer on the business herein committed to your charge, but they are not to be considered as joined with you in t
- John Matthews letter to Francis Marion.
Cane Acre, SC - 21 May 1782
I, therefore, desire you would take the command of that brigade, and consider it as annexed to the brigade at present commanded by you
- John Matthews letter to Peter Horry.
Cane Acre, SC - 27 May 1782
I did not know by whose orders the restrictions on trade at Georgetown had been adopted; but, it appearing to me to be founded on erroneous principles, induced me to give the order I did.
- John Matthews letter to Francis Marion.
Cane Acre, SC - 27 May 1782
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- John Matthews letter to Peter Horry.
Cane Acre, SC - 2 June 1782
I received your letter by Mr. King on the 31st ult. I approve of your appointment of Capt. Milligan to the command of the galley, and have accordingly enclosed him a commission
- John Matthews letter to Francis Marion.
Cane Acre, SC - 15 June 1782
Your letter of the 9th inst., enclosing the articles of agreement entered into with Graney and his party, came safe to me on the 13th.
- John Matthews letter to Francis Marion.
Cane Acre, SC - 22 June 1782
I must, therefore, desire you would immediately draft one-half of your brigade, and as many more within eighty miles of Charlestown (agreeably to the law) as will be consistent with the safety of the country, and immediately put them in motion, and j
- John Matthews letter to Francis Marion.
Cane Acre, SC - 5 July 1782
I, therefore, desire you would endeavor to negotiate an exchange with the British Commander at Charlestown, for an equal number of American seamen
