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    Nathanael Greene to the Inhabitants of Baltimore (September 1783)

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    Greene is flattered by the kindness of the people of Baltimore upon his return from the front lines.https://egrove.olemiss.edu/skipwith/1008/thumbnail.jp

    George Washington to Nathanael Greene (29 January 1783)

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    Washington discusses possible scenarios concerning British capture of territory; continues by discussing his interest in the upcoming discussion in between Parliament and King George III as well as Richard Oswald\u27s use of the phrase United States of Americahttps://egrove.olemiss.edu/skipwith/1001/thumbnail.jp

    Isaac Huger to Nathanael Greene (8 February 1781)

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    General Huger reports that the Army has arrived, but that Lt. Colonel [Henry] Lee is still en route. Due to a miscommunication, Captain Smith and a cargo of 600 shirts and 300 pair of shoes were sent away from camp. Colonel Kosciusko has arrived. General Lillington is on his way with hogs, as is General Marion, having just defeated the British at [Fort] Watson, (S.C.)https://egrove.olemiss.edu/skipwith/1003/thumbnail.jp

    Thad Kosciuszko to Nathanael Greene (18 November 1782)

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    Kosciuszko recounts the Battle of James Island (S.C.) [referenced in the letter as John\u27s Island] where the Patriots were outnumbered by the British, and where Capt. [William] Willmott was mortally wounded.https://egrove.olemiss.edu/skipwith/1006/thumbnail.jp

    Nathanael Greene to David Oliphant (21 December 1782)

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    Greene authorizes Oliphant to grant forage for the Army\u27s General Hospital.https://egrove.olemiss.edu/skipwith/1011/thumbnail.jp

    Anthony Wayne to Nathanael Greene (24 June 1782)

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    Wayne reports a battle between Col. Posey\u27s battalion and a large number of Creek Indians who had combined forces with the British Army to conduct a surprise attack. The battalion held its own, and won several British trophies, mostly horses, but did lose a number of men in Cavalry, Infantry, and Artillery.https://egrove.olemiss.edu/skipwith/1022/thumbnail.jp

    Arthur Campbell to Nathanael Green (2 August 1781)

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    Campbell reports a pacific disposition among those forming the treaty, and expects that the Mountain Militia will soon be able to redeploy their resources toward Greene\u27s position. He suggests that Continental Garrisons be erected in Indian territory along with land transfer as punishment for their aggression.https://egrove.olemiss.edu/skipwith/1020/thumbnail.jp

    John Hancock to Nathanael Greene (15 November 1776)

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    Hancock acknowledges the receipt of an intelligence report from the General, and has passed along the information to Virginia and South Carolina.https://egrove.olemiss.edu/skipwith/1004/thumbnail.jp

    David Ramsay to Nathanael Greene (9 June 1782)

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    Ramsay acknowledges that Greene\u27s unit would be in better spirits if they had more to keep them busy. He reports discussions from Congress about supplies, recent developments near Jamaica, and updates on various familiar names. He also mentions the popularity of George Washington.https://egrove.olemiss.edu/skipwith/1025/thumbnail.jp
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