James Varnum A.L.S. Philadelphia 23d May 1781 : to Gen. Nathanael Greene.
1781
MSS L2015S1 M
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Title
James Varnum A.L.S. Philadelphia 23d May 1781 : to Gen. Nathanael Greene.
Published
Philadelphia 1781
Description
[2] p. on 2 conjugate leaves ; 34 cm.
Call Number
MSS L2015S1 M
Note
Docketed on verso: "The Hon'ble Major General Greene, commanding the Southern Department"; "30 May 1781 Delivd at Annapolis 10 O'Clock AM."
James Varnum, representing Rhode Island at the Continental Congress, writes to General Greene, who was then in South Carolina, mentioning his fear that his correspondence might be intercepted. He speculates on the progress and future of the current campaign: "My own Conjectures say our Force will principally employed to the Southward this Campaign – Common military principles would oppose this Idea & teach us that the principal Place of concern, to wit New York should be attacked in the warm Months, & after that the Troops moved Southward, but I repeat I believe the Event will be otherwise." Varnum also praises Greene, comparing him to the classical hero Xenophon.
Tipped in on heavy paper sheet.
Folds repaired.
Remnants of red wax seal on address leaf.
Full transcription in case file.
Purchased from the collection of Rev. Dr. Roderick Terry, catalogue no. 332.
James Varnum, representing Rhode Island at the Continental Congress, writes to General Greene, who was then in South Carolina, mentioning his fear that his correspondence might be intercepted. He speculates on the progress and future of the current campaign: "My own Conjectures say our Force will principally employed to the Southward this Campaign – Common military principles would oppose this Idea & teach us that the principal Place of concern, to wit New York should be attacked in the warm Months, & after that the Troops moved Southward, but I repeat I believe the Event will be otherwise." Varnum also praises Greene, comparing him to the classical hero Xenophon.
Tipped in on heavy paper sheet.
Folds repaired.
Remnants of red wax seal on address leaf.
Full transcription in case file.
Purchased from the collection of Rev. Dr. Roderick Terry, catalogue no. 332.
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