- Nathanael Greene letter to George Washington.
Santee, SC - 17 July 1781
It affords me great pleasure to hear that an attack is meditating against New York. This measure no doubt will create a powerful diversion in favor of this country
- Nathanael Greene letter to George Washington.
Santee, SC - 6 August 1781
Governor Rutledge arrived in camp a few days since, and informed me that a French fleet of twenty sail of the line, besides frigates, were to be on the coast by the 25th of this month, to cooperate with the American army
- Nathanael Greene letter to George Washington.
Santee, SC - 17 September 1781
Since I wrote to you before, we have had a most bloody battle. It was by far the most obstinate fight I ever saw. Victory was ours
- John Rutledge letter to George Washington.
Santee, SC - 5 October 1781
I wrote your Excellency about the 6th ultimo, by Colonel Morris, soliciting such aid as might be necessary for the recovery of Charleston, as soon as New York should fall.
- Nathanael Greene letter to George Washington.
Santee, SC - 25 October 1781
I am happy to find the army under your command ready to commence operations against Lord Cornwallis ; but I am sorry to hear you think the issue somewhat doubtful.
