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Letter of General Nathaniel GreeneAuthor(s): Nathaniel GreeneSource: The Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, Vol. 11, No. 4 (Jan., 1888), p.426Published by: The Historical Society of PennsylvaniaStable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/20083228 .
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426 Lette" of General Nathaniel Greene.
LETTER OF GENERAL NATHANIEL GREENE.
Original in Collection of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania.
Head Quarters HIGH HILLS OF SANTEE.
Sir. October 24th 1781
Inclosed I send you a return of your line serving with
this Army, & small as their number are they are of
great importance to the quarter, as our whole collective
strength don't exceed One thousand men fit for duty. In
this State we cannot look forward to the short period of
their service, in our remote situation, without the most
sensible pain. Our conflict has been too unequal, & I
cannot think of prosecuting the War, upon such unequal
ground nor would it be in my power, however, strong my inclination to support the spirits of the Officers and soldiers
under such severe tryals as they have lately gone through. I hope therefore you will reinforce me timely, or I cannot
be answerable for consequences. I congratulate you on
our prospects in Virginia, but as the events of War are
uncertain the most seasonable preparation should be made, to guard against misfortunes and improve advantages as
fortune may decide. For Heavens sake don't forget us, but remember your whole line leaves us in December, &
the enemy ready to take advantage of our weak State ; for
tho' we have driven them down into the lower Country,
they have more than double our numbers.
With sentiments of esteem and regard I have the honor
to be Sir Your most Obed'*
His Excellency Humble Servant
Governor Nelson. NATH. GREENE.
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