Francis Marion Letters for the Year 1782

St Stephans, SC - 9 April 1782

I am informed that a Capt. Howell, in a N. W. cutter, has taken the flag schooner which Gen. Greene ordered to load with rice. I hope you have prevented her being carried away.

, SC - 10 April 1782

By the papers just sent me, it appears that Capt. Howell had the candles sold to the flag people, on purpose to have a plea of seizing her; you will, therefore, order the flag to sail immediately

, SC - 12 April 1782

I have received a letter from Gen. Greene. His orders are, not to suffer the flag schooner to be taken or detained. You will follow my orders respecting that business.

St Stephans, SC - 12 April 1782

Doughty and Ancruni are not to do duty your way. I shall have such men returned as have served their month.

, SC - 13 April 1782

If you suffer Moore and Broderick to remain, they must give bail for their good behavior; each to give two good sureties, bound in five hundred guineas each, and to do six months duty in the militia

Ferguson Swamp, SC - 18 April 1782

I have got thus far in my return from the Southward. I have been within eight miles of Bacon Bridge, and have had a hard march for no purpose.

St Stephans, SC - 19 April 1782

The Georgia refugees must do duty, if they have been in this State three months. No excuse to be taken for not doing duty.

St Stephans, SC - 22 April 1782

The flag must be sent immediately back, with all her cargo, passengers, attendance, goods, &c., &c., except Mrs. Shad, Mrs. Barnes and Miss Simmons, and their attendances and property

St Stephans, SC - 24 April 1782

Inclosed is a eommission to command the King's Tree Company, and hope you will accept of it ; and let no trifling matter induce you to refuse it.

St Stephans, SC - 24 April 1782

Enclosed is a return of the companies which are to do duty in George town.

, SC - 30 April 1782

Yours of the 26th came to hand. You may do as you please with Mr. Shad's daughter. Let Col. Moultrie have four rations.

Bacon Bridge, SC - 3 May 1782

I am posted here, two miles in front of the Continental army, within three-quarters of a mile of the above bridge. The General, according to custom, keeps me between him and the enemy.

Bacon Bridge, SC - 11 May 1782

You will deliver all the horses you have, with the saddles, bridles, halter, and swords, except 14 of the ordinary horses which you will keep for your crops.

Bacon Bridge, SC - 20 May 1782

I send you two letters addressed to Gov. Martin, which you will send by express that may be depended on it requires expedition. I send a letter for Ganey; please forward.

Bacon Bridge, SC - 21 May 1782

I have information the enemy intends to make an attack on your post; you will order all the militia around you to your assistance.

St Stephens, SC - 24 May 1782

You must endeavor to seize Mrs. M's boat and negroes, and make prize of them, agreeable to the Governor's proclamation; a few men may do it easily.

St Stephens, SC - 25 May 1782

I am glad to hear the galley is got up. She must be fitted and manned for service as soon as possible, and stationed in the conflux of Waccamaw, Pee Dee and Sampit Rivers.

Lynchs Creek, SC - 2 June 1782

The Colonels will give you a paper, in which you will find the determination of the British making peace with the Americans, which leaves you no hope of being supported by them.

, SC - 3 June 1782

All such men will be allowed to go to Charlestown, and be considered as prisoners of war, to be exchanged for the American prisoners.

Burghs, SC - 9 June 1782

Yesterday, Major Ganey and myself signed a treaty. The principals are to submit it, and those who do not chose it are to be permitted to go within the enemy's lines with their wives and children

Burghs, SC - 12 June 1782

Provisions are so scarce here, that I am obliged to send boats down for rice. You will send by express thirty barrels, from whoever may have it, without regard of public or private property or engagements.

Burghs, SC - 15 June 1782

Enclosed you will find Gen. Greene's information of the enemy's intention.

, SC - 4 July 1782

You will procure as much rough rice as will pay the amount, giving a receipt for it on the public account

Watbo, SC - 24 September 1782

I have certain intelligence that steps are still taken to evacuate, and am very sanguine it will take place by the 15th of next month.

Watbo, SC - 24 September 1782

If you wish to stop all intercourse with the enemy, and prevent any supplies being carried into them, the position hinted for the General's cavalry is the only means to effect it.