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Field name | Value |
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Collection Reference Number | GLC01450.009.03 |
From Archive Folder | Collection of 4 letters to William Richardson |
Title | Andrew Pickens to William Richardson informing him of the delivery of the remainder of the ammunitions |
Date | 13 July 1782 |
Author | Pickens, Andrew (1739-1817) |
Recipient | Richardson, William |
Document Type | Correspondence |
Content Description | Written to Richardson at High Hills of Santee, South Carolina. Mentions that last April the governor of South Carolina, John Mathews, ordered Richardson to deliver to Colonel Hammond some arms and ammunition. States that he was informed only part of the order arrived. Indicates that he is sending Major Perdieu to retrieve the remainder. Asks Richardson to assist Perdieu in transporting the goods to Colonel Thompson since it is very inconvenient to send wagons and then have them join up with his march again. Lists what is due from the order, including powder, lead, flints, muskets, and cartouche boxes. |
Subjects | Revolutionary War Military History Military Supplies Ammunition Weaponry Continental Army |
People | Pickens, Andrew (1739-1817) Richardson, William (1743-1786) |
Place written | Widdon Weaver, South Carolina |
Theme | The American Revolution |
Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |