1782 Letters

Albany, NY - 15 January 1782

It is now a notorious fact, that three parties have been expressly sent from Canada to take or put me to death.

St. Pauls Parish, SC - 21 January 1782

Through a good channel of intelligence I got information of troops expected, both from Cork and New York. I was so alarmed at it, that I sent off Captain Ragsdale to Virginia, and Lieutenant-Colonel Stewart to North Carolina, to try to hasten on supp

Poughkeepsie, NY - 21 January 1782

Induced by the situation of a number of the citizens of this State, who had been captured on the frontiers by ravaging parties of the enemy, and carried into Canada, I last spring addressed a line to Governor Haldiman, on the subject of their liberat

Philadelphia, PA - 26 January 1782

Recruiting the army is certainly of importance, and ought therefore to be urged upon the several States ; but, should it be necessary to expend money for that purpose, it must not be considered as a part of the quota called for by Congress

Williamsburg, VA - 5 February 1782

As, by the intelligences I had from your Excellency, and those I got from the flag, it appears that the reenforcement from New York for Charleston does not exceed thirteen hundred men

St. Pauls Parish, SC - 7 February 1782

my apprehensions were so great, and the consequences appeared to me so fatal to this country, I made application, without hesitation

Philadelphia, PA - 7 February 1782

The present strength of the garrison at Fort Pitt is two hundred and thirty. At least thirty of these are unfit for field duty, and several, even garrison duty

Philadelphia, PA - 8 February 1782

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Philadelphia, PA - 12 February 1782

The disappointment in forwarding the money by Mr. Brownlow has been sorely felt by me, and the more so as the Legislature has made no provision for the subsistence of the Delegates that can be relied on.

Jacksonburg - 12 February 1782

These being my sentiments, I apply with confidence to your Excellency, and beg leave to solicit, in the most earnest terms, your friendly attention to my father's circumstances.

Philadelphia, PA - 23 February 1782

Your Excellency advised that the ox-teams should be assembled by the middle of May last year. I would request your direction for the present year on this head. The longer their assembling is delayed, consistent with the expected operations, the bette

Madrid, ESP - 23 February 1782

I congratulate you on the successful issue of the last campaign, to the brilliancy of which the late surrender of Fort St. Philip, at Mahon, has much contributed.

Williamsburg, VA - 27 February 1782

The legion de Lauzun by this time must be arrived at Charlotte Court-House. It will be needful that it stay there some time, because the men are almost quite naked

Philadelphia, PA - 0 March 1782

Your heart, my Meade, is peculiarly formed for enjoyments of this kind. You have every right to be a happy husband, a happy father. You have every prospect of being so. I hope your felicity may never be interrupted.

Philadelphia, PA - 1 March 1782

The difficulties I experienced last campaign in obtaining a command, will not suffer me to make any farther application on that head.

Philadelphia, PA - 1 March 1782

I wish them to be sensible that it is not a diminution of zeal which induces me voluntarily to withdraw my services, but that I only refrain from intruding them, when circumstances seem to have made them either not necessary or not desired

Ponpon, SC - 9 March 1782

Your Excellency will see by the King's speech, and other measures taking in Great Britain, the enemy are determined to prosecute the war

Arlington, VT - 16 March 1782

it affords us great satisfaction that your Excellency is willing to consider them as implying the right, which Vermont claims, to be a State, within certain described bounds.

Ghent, BEL - 17 March 1782

I have written repeatedly to Congress, and to Mr. Morris, and enclosed my accounts ; as I have not been honored with any answer

London, ENG - 19 March 1782

As I have the presumption to believe that your Majesty has confidence in my professions of aversion to faction, and of unalterable attachment to your person, and zeal for your service

Philadelphia, PA - 30 March 1782

As far as we are enabled to judge of the views of the British Cabinet, the misfortunes of one more campaign, at least, will be necessary to conquer their obstinacy.

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

, SC - 2 April 1782

It appears the enemy have it in contemplation to attack us in our divided state; they must inevitably ruin us. You will join the army, therefore, without loss of time.

, SC - 2 April 1782

Since the General wrote you, this morning, he has conversed with the person mentioned in his letter ; he is impressed with the idea of the enemy's intending to advance immediately

Strawberry, SC - 4 April 1782

The letter and intelligence from Gen. Greene, enclosed herewith, although it was probably his first upon the subject of the enemies movement, and the foundation of all his anxiety, did not reach me till late last night

, SC - 4 April 1782

It was with deep concern I viewed, on the proceedings of the last sessions of your Assembly, acts for amercing the property of some persons, and confiscating that of others, whose principles had attached them to the cause of their Sovereign.

Dorchester, SC - 8 April 1782

Lieut. Col. Laurens joined us the night before last, and I have heard nothing further of the enemy's attack upon us.

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.

Dorchester, SC - 10 April 1782

Lieut. Colonel Laurens has given me an account of the enemy's last movement, and Gen. Leslie has explained the object to me in a letter

, SC - 10 April 1782

I cannot decide on one part of your letter, that is, respecting half-pay. If you were entitled to half-pay on your former standing, you are entitled to it now; but, if you mean upon the present reduction proposed, there can be no half-pay

, 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

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

, SC - 12 April 1782

I have been of opinion some time, and got intelligence last evening, that the enemy were preparing to come out and attack us. It seems the refugees are pushing the General very hard for the purpose.

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 - 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.

Philadelphia, PA - 13 April 1782

On my return here, I found letters from my Court, dated in February last. They do not announce any thing pacific on the part of our enemies.

, 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

, SC - 14 April 1782

The prospect of a general action is not so immediate as I expected a few days ago. You will, therefore, halt in the neighborhood of Strawberry Ferry

, SC - 15 April 1782

I wrote you yesterday to return to Strawberry, but, as you are so near, before you return I wish to see you, provided you come to Mr. Blake's to-night

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

, SC - 16 April 1782

I know of no way of reinforcing you but by Col. Hampton's corps. I will speak with the Governor on the subject. At present, I believe we have no spare arms

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

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.

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

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.

Fort Pitt, PA - 20 April 1782

I arrived here the 25th of March. At that time things were in greater confusion than can well be conceived. The country people were, to all appearance, in a fit of frenzy.

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

Passy, FRA - 22 April 1782

I have undertaken to pay all the bills of your acceptance that have come to my knowledge, and I hope in God no more will be drawn upon us

St Stephans, SC - 24 April 1782

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

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.

Passy, FRA - 24 April 1782

In consequence of a proposition I sent over, the parliament of Britain have just passed an act for exchanging American prisoners. They have near 1100 in the jails of England and Ireland, all committed as charged with high treason.

Madrid, ESP - 25 April 1782

Mrs. Jay's time is much employed in nursing and amusing herself with her little girl. She is writing to Mrs. Morris. We are cheerful, and not unhappy, though distant from our friends

Greenfield, MA - 27 April 1782

I have this morning returned from L.I. to which place I have been on an appointed Interview with Culper S.G. & others.

, SC - 28 April 1782

We have had no small uneasiness in our camp for want of pay, clothing and spirits. The discontent has reached the enemy, and it is confidently asserted that they are coming out to take advantage of it.

, 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.

Cane Acre, SC - 1 May 1782

I understand there has been some regulation of prices lately attempted at the port of Georgetown.

, SC - 1 May 1782

I wish you to take a position in the neighborhood of camp, that we may join our force on the shortest notice, should the enemy attempt anything against us.

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.

Worthington, MA - 9 May 1782

I have just recd a letter from Mr. Silas Deane, which at the request of the author, I beg leave to present to Your Excellency for perusal...

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.

, SC - 19 May 1782

Count de Grasse is a prisoner, and has lost six ships of the line; and I fear the rest of the fleet are so shattered as to be incapable of attempting any thing for a long time.

Bacons Bridge, SC - 19 May 1782

I am much obliged to you for honoring my bill in favor of General Lincoln. It includes the whole sum expended, on your account, in France.

Pon Pon, SC - 19 May 1782

a Col. Perkins, a trader from Virginia, has contracted for five or six hundred head of cattle on Pee Dee and the Cheraws, and which in a few days will be drove off for Virginia

Philadelphia, PA - 20 May 1782

If Mr. Jefferson will be so obliging as to superintend the legal studies of William, I think he cannot do better than prosecute the plan he has adopted.

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.

Fort Pitt, PA - 21 May 1782

A number of the principal people of this country made application to me, about two weeks since, for my consent to their collecting a body of volunteers to go against Sandusky

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.

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.

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

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

, SC - 23 May 1782

what official authority I had for proposing a cessation of hostilities, and believing a treaty for terminating the war was now carrying on, I have, therefore, to inform you that those papers were transmitted to me by his Excellency, Sir Henry Clinton

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.

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.

Cane Acre, SC - 27 May 1782

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Philadelphia, PA - 29 May 1782

While the Financier held up to my view the prospect of supplies, I presented the same to Colonel Hughes and at my own office, and thereby kept alive the hopes of the public creditors

Homing, ENG - 31 May 1782

Ross is just going, I am not sure whether any passport is necessary.

Philadelphia, PA - 1 June 1782

I wait with extreme impatience the news of the arrival of the French division before New York; and no one can desire more warmly than I do to see it under your immediate command.

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.

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

, 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.

unknown - 4 June 1782

The whole system, (if it may be so called,) of taxation in this state, is radically vicious, burthensome to the people, and unproductive to government.

Williamsburg, VA - 8 June 1782

The Captain of a flag, arrived yesterday from New York, assures that he had sailed with thirty-six transports, escorted by three ships of war, going to Charleston and Savannah. They are empty, and it is believed they are going to evacuate those place

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

, SC - 9 June 1782

I had a line from you a day or two ago, and am glad to hear you are in a fair way of bringing the people upon the Pee Dee to a better temper. I wish the business was over, and you on this side the Santee.

unknown - 12 June 1782

the encouragement given me by Governor Howley, who has a decisive influence in the counsels of that country, induce me to remain in this quarter for the purpose of taking new measures on the subject of our black levies.

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.

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.

Fort Pitt, PA - 16 June 1782

I mentioned to your Excellency that a body of volunteer militia were assembling at the Mingo Bottom, to go against Sandusky.

, SC - 18 June 1782

Your letter of resignation of this day contains an accusation no less indelicate than unjust. You say, my orders contain such injustice, and are so repugnant to your feelings, that you cannot consistent with your established rights serve me any longe

Charleston, SC - 21 June 1782

I fear the Commandant of Georgetown cannot settle anything in regard to your exchange, however, on your arrival in this city.

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

Madrid, ESP - 26 June 1782

Your friend, Mons. Risleau, at Bordeaux, pleased me much ; there is a frankness in his manner, and a warmth about his heart, that is very engaging. I made some agreeable acquaintances in that city, and wish I could have staid longer with them.

Georgetown, SC - 29 June 1782

My own men that remain are few, and their time nearly expired. I think it best to give them to your men, as very few of mine have only yet three or four months to serve.

Culford, ENG - 0 July 1782

I have had a most affecting letter from Lady Asgill I wish you would be kind enough to go to her.

, 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

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

Cattles Plantation, SC - 9 July 1782

Nothing reflects more honor upon an officer than accomplishing that by address which others could effect only by force; to save the effusion of human blood must be the wish of every humane and generous bosom.

Ashley River, SC - 11 July 1782

The troops have been so badly clothed, and the season is so very hot, that many of the soldiery have been seized with fevers, which renders them unfit for service

Fort Pitt, PA - 11 July 1782

were overtaken, about thirty miles from the field of action, by a body of Indians, to whom they surrendered. They were taken back to Sandusky, where they all, except the Doctor, were put to death.

Philadelphia, PA - 17 July 1782

I had the honor to write to your Excellency that, at my departure from York in Virginia, I would leave in that place a detachment of four hundred French troops, which were to he joined by a corps of the Virginian militia

Ashley River, SC - 18 July 1782

There is a material difference between drafting one regiment into another, and consolidating two regiments into one.

Ashley River, SC - 19 July 1782

I herewith send you two copies of the laws passed in the last sessions.

Poughkeepsie, NY - 22 July 1782

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Ashley Hill, SC - 24 July 1782

I am directed by Major-General Greene to request you will be pleased to furnish fifty men as an escort to some wagons with clothing, waiting at Laurens Ferry

Hague, NED - 25 July 1782

IN this country, as in all others, men are much addicted to "hobby horses" These nags are called in the language of the Dutch "Liefhebbery" as they are called in French "Marotte" I had rather ride a Dutch hobby horse than an English one, or a French.

Ashley Hill, SC - 26 July 1782

I am directed by Major-General Greene to inform you, that the quarter part of the garrison of Savannah have arrived at Charlestown.

, SC - 27 July 1782

I have this moment got intelligence that the enemy are embarking a body of troops to make a descent upon Georgetown, and in all probability will be there before to-morrow night.

, SC - 30 July 1782

I am afraid you will now arrive too late to be of any service, unless the goods should be got up the rivers, and your force deter the enemy from following them.

Uxbridge, SC - 30 July 1782

I was not less surprised than concerned on receipt of your letter to day, to find you at Wasmasaw, instead of being on the other side of Santee.

Lambeth, ENG - 1 August 1782

I shall be much obliged to you if you will be kind enough to forward the enclosed letter to the Baron de Viomenil at Paris.

Culford, ENG - 4 August 1782

Mr. Laurens, on obtaining his liberty, engaged to procure me a release from my parole

Ashley, SC - 9 August 1782

I am sorry the enemy is so situated as to give them an opportunity to carry off the produce of the country, without your having it in your power to injure them.

Albany, NY - 10 August 1782

nothing will interrupt our friendship. Mine for you is built on the solid basis of a full conviction that you deserve it, and that it is reciprocal, and it is the more firmly fixed, because you have few competitors.

, SC - 10 August 1782

The dissolution of your corps, or rather embodying it with other corps, I think a prudent measure. At present, I have no commands which will interfere with your wishes for retiring.

Madrid, ESP - 13 August 1782

Almost ever since my arrival here I have had, and still have, a sick family. The epidemic disorder which has spread through the northern part of Europe has been severe upon us. I am free from it at present, but it has taken from me some flesh and muc

Uxbridge, SC - 14 August 1782

I very much approve of your plan of removing the rice from Santee to Georgetown, for Gen. Leslie has this day given official information that he is greatly distressed for want of provisions

Philadelphia, PA - 17 August 1782

General Lincoln has, in his letter of yesterday, acquainted me that it is your Excellency's desire to know if I wish to take command in the army this campaign.

Newtown, CT - 18 August 1782

I must again repeat to your Excellency the necessity of having some a Sum of Money as well as some stain forwarded for the use of this Communication.

Uxbridge, SC - 20 August 1782

I am exceedingly chagrined indeed, for it appears there are no more than seventeen men whose time of service will not expire in a month or six weeks.

St. Davids, SC - 20 August 1782

Though I have not the honor of a personal acquaintance with you, I am now under the necessity of humbly addressing you in this manner in behalf of the parish and regiment I have the honor to represent

Long Cane, SC - 21 August 1782

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, SC - 23 August 1782

I have this moment received information that Major Brewerton was to leave Charlestown with a party yesterday, on an expedition to Santee or Georgetown.

Ashley, SC - 24 August 1782

I have been informed that a fleet, consisting of one sloop-of-war, three galleys, three armed brigs, with ten empty sloops and schooners, having 500 infantry under Major Brewerton and Doyle on board, passed the bar of Charlestown early yesterday morn

Uxbridge, SC - 24 August 1782

By a woman from town last night, I am informed the enemy's plundering fleet sailed for George town yesterday morning.

Uxbridge, SC - 24 August 1782

I enclose you a letter I have just received from Lieut. Col. Bentou

Ashley Hill, SC - 29 August 1782

Since I wrote to your Excellency, a day or two ago, Lieutenant-Colonel Laurens has been killed in an action on the Combahee River, about fifty miles south of our camp.

, SC - 29 August 1782

The enemy landed in considerable force. The Colonel's party being small, was beat back, in which conflict the Colonel fell

Uxbridge, SC - 29 August 1782

I cannot help thinking it reflects no great credit on our cavalry in this part, to lie still in their quarters and suffer about a dozen or twenty negroes to come out almost every night in the week, and carry off cattle, horses, and anything else they

St. Davids, SC - 29 August 1782

I have constantly been, since my arrival at home, and still am, using my utmost endeavors to send you the full one-third of my regiment.

St. Davids, SC - 29 August 1782

One-third of my regiment I have under orders to join you, and expect with this will come in about fifty men, in addition to Major Thomas division

Hague, NED - 31 August 1782

how much more luxurious it would be to me to d ne upon roast beef with Parson Smith, Dr. Tufts, or Norton Quincy ! or upon rusticoat potatoes with Portia! Ah ! Oh ! hi, ho, hum, and her daughter and sons !

Ashley, SC - 31 August 1782

I most sincerely congratulate you upon the very honorable check you gave the enemy, and I am happy to hear you give such ample testimony to the bravery and firmness of the militia.

Uxbridge, SC - 1 September 1782

Mr. K. Simons came down two days before and informed me that he was apprehensive, from the accounts he had heard, that your brigade had been defeated, a total route ensued, and that they had suffered severely.

Veals Ford, CT - 1 September 1782

I beg leave to recommend Sergt. Elijah Churchil of the ... Company of Lt. Infantry, 2d Regt. LDragoons to be inrolled in the Book of Merit

Cantito - 2 September 1782

In my last I informed Your Excellency that I had made proposals to a Certain Person, formerly an officer in one of the Refugee Corps., & who is exceedingly intimate at Head Qrs, that he should assist in communicating intelligence...

Long Cane, SC - 6 September 1782

Your favor, with the cattle by Mr. DeLoach came safe, for which I am much obliged to you. I am glad to hear you have got your company, and are quiet with respect to the out layers

Princeton, NJ - 7 September 1782

The news which I have here of the British fleet, are that Admiral Pigot is got into New York with very few ships, himself in a bad state of health, and that Admiral Hood, with the greatest part of the fleet, has sailed for Halifax.

Philadelphia, SC - 7 September 1782

You have my ardent and sincere wishes for your safe and speedy junction with our common friends. Our cause is good ; the cause of humanity itself

Fairfield, CT - 10 September 1782

I had an Interview with several characters who have been serviceable in the Way of Intelligence particularly S.C. & have enclosed the Substance of the Intelligence which they Communicated.

Uxbridge, SC - 13 September 1782

I certainly will not give Col. Maham leave to give up the horses you mention, and I think it extraordinary he should attempt to release them without my permission.

Uxbridge, SC - 13 September 1782

The mode I have adopted in taking substitutes is to oblige all under fifty to furnish two substitutes, and all above fifty one substitute, which is conforming to the militia law as near as can be.

Ashley, SC - 15 September 1782

Intelligence from town induces me to believe the enemy are making preparations for another expedition after provision, and that the neighborhood of Georgetown will be their object

Hague, NED - 17 September 1782

It is now five months since my public reception here, but we have not yet learned that any news of it has arrived in America.

Uxbridge, SC - 18 September 1782

A few years ago, the public spirit of our people would have stimulated them to do such a thing without being asked; but, alas! that seems now to be vanished.

, SC - 18 September 1782

Gen. Greene has this moment received information that a detachment of the enemy are gone up Cooper River

Derryfield, NH - 23 September 1782

This State has exceeded all expectations in raising their recruits ; yet there is still a number deficient, which probably may not be got very soon.

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.

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.

Brome, ENG - 25 September 1782

The paragraph in the Commissioners letter alarmed me very much

Ashley Hill, SC - 4 October 1782

the evacuation of Charleston is reduced to a certainty. The following disposition, it is said, is to be made of the troops in garrison.

Uxbridge, SC - 6 October 1782

There is but one way in which the negroes you mention are to be dealt with; that is, as they were taken in arms, they must be tried by the negro law ; and, if found guilty, executed

Madrid, ESP - 13 October 1782

This has led me to make your sons the subject of this letter. It is an interesting one to you, and therefore not indifferent to me.

Uxbridge, SC - 15 October 1782

I laid before them your letter respecting the propriety of altering the mode of punishment for persons carrying on a clandestine trade with the enemy

, SC - 16 October 1782

As your Excellency has taken the whole matter of the late agreement with the British on yourself, and that by the executive authority, and executive, &c., mentioned in the fourth article, your Excellency is to be understood.

Verplancks Point, NY - 18 October 1782

We have now passed another campaign, and no very important occurrence has intervened on this side the Atlantic.

Poughkeepsie, NY - 20 October 1782

I was sensible of the delicacy entertained by your Excellency respecting yonr interference with the internal police of the French army ; but, as the persons concerned in the dispute were Americans, I should have had great reluctance in making the app

, SC - 21 October 1782

The British, it seems, make a pretence that it was because Major Rudolph had taken a small party near their lines, and unless Gen. Greene returned them, they would not send a negro out; but this is a mere pretence

Braintree, MA - 25 October 1782

Abigail Adams letter to John Adams... Do you not recollect, that eighteen years have run their circuit since we pledged our mutual faith to each other...

, SC - 29 October 1782

I am obliged to you for the paper you sent, and think it would be of general information to have it printed ; but Dunlap is so unwell, that he has left off printing, and, besides, his paper is so small, and types so large, that I am persuaded one of

Hartford, CT - 30 October 1782

I received a letter from M. de Yaudreuil, saying that he is sorry to have appointed the 8th of next month for my arrival with my troops at Boston, because the men-of-war at Portsmouth are not yet ready

, SC - 30 October 1782

Capt. Warren has written to you requesting the prisoners, mentioned in the list you enclosed, might be sent to Charlestown

Braintree, MA - 13 November 1782

Abigail Adams letter to John Adams... I HAVE lived to see the close of the third year of our separation. This is a melancholy anniversary to me...

Culford, ENG - 0 December 1782

I never could suffer myself to be publicly named for the command in India without a security from Franklin that I shall not be countermanded.

Paris, FRA - 4 December 1782

YOUR proposal of coming to Europe has long and tenderly affected me. The dangers and inconveniences are such, and a European life would be so dis agreeable to you, that I have suffered a great deal of anxiety in reflecting upon it.

Madrid, ESP - 4 December 1782

Your ladyship will, therefore, see the necessity as well as propriety of applying after the war, to the Legislature of Pennsylvania, for a reconsideration of the act respecting your family.

Bedford, CT - 4 December 1782

I had accounts yesterday from Long Island informing that Adml. Digby was at Huntington on a hunting party, & that Genl. Carleton was expected there in a Day or two

Stamford, CT - 8 December 1782

So long a detention at this place, added to the Circumstance of Col. Thompson's Spy-boat escaping, has rendered a further Prosecution of the plan, in my Opinion, improper.

Ashley Hill, SC - 10 December 1782

I doubt not your Excellency expected to hear of the evacuation of Charleston long before this. The enemy are not yet gone, although now just upon the eve of their departure. In two days more, the town will be free.

Madrid, ESP - 14 December 1782

Some of my colleagues flatter themselves with the probability of obtaining compensation for damages. I have no objections to a further trial, but I confess I doubt its success, for Britain has no money to spare

Horseneck - 14 December 1782

If Your Excellency should conclude to station me on Duty near the sound, I shall endeavor, as far as I am able, to obtain the most accurate accounts of the Movements & position of the Enemy

Braintree, MA - 23 December 1782

Abigail Adams letter to John Adams... The fleet of our allies expects to sail daily, but where destined we know not.

Culford, ENG - 23 December 1782

I enclose to you under a flying seal letters to Lafayette and Laurens, which I wish you to show to Mr. Townshend if you approve of them.

Culford, ENG - 25 December 1782

At the same time I received the enclosed letter from Laurens, which is rather obscure, but still, I think, implies my being exchanged

Paris, FRA - 28 December 1782

I DARE say there is not a lady in America treated with a more curious dish of politics than is contained in the enclosed papers.