Nathaniel Pendleton A.L.S. Charles Town, Aprtil 5, 1783 : to Major General Greene

Nathaniel Pendleton A.L.S. Charles Town, Aprtil 5, 1783 : to Major General Greene

Charles Town [S.C.] 1783

[4] p. ; 20 cm. (4to)

Mss 189-D M

"The present prospect of public affairs, which affords the happy prospect of peace, and a faithful service of almost eight years which I have devoted to the good of my country in the army, will I hope justify me in making a request to be considered as a senior retiring officer under the resolution of Congress on that head. If my own private interests on this occasion were to be pursued at the expence of any advantages I could render my country, I would not request this indulgence, but as I am convinced it will not, I beg your approbation. With sentiments of the most affectionate respect & esteem I have the honor to be Dr. Sir your most obedient humble servant."
Pages no longer congruent; p. [3] blank; on p. [4], mounted address leaf: "public"
Not printed in The Papers of General Nathanael Greene; but see vol. XII, p. 577-578 for Pendleton's "private" letter to Greene, the original of which is also in the Society's collection.
Docketed: From Captain Pendleton Aprtil 5th 1783 requesting leave to retire
Watermark: Pro Patria
Gift of the great-great-great grandchildren of Captain Pendleton: Arthur Tilghman Brice, Alice Brice Joline, and Julia Brice Chubb.

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