- Edward Rutledge letter to John Jay.
Philadelphia, PA - 24 November 1776
I expected long ere this to have been seated quietly at home ; but the progress which the enemy had made, and seemed likely to make, into your country, induced me to suspend my resolution
- Edward Rutledge letter to John Jay.
Charleston, SC - 25 December 1778
I fear with some reason (as it comes north about), that a damned infamous cabal is forming against our commander-in-chief, and that whenever they shall find themselves strong enough they will strike an important blow.
