82 CALENDAR OF THE WEEDON CORRESPONDENCE. [May 5, 



Bland, Theodorick : 

 1783. — March 2^. Philadelphia. — Rejoicing over the declaration 

 of peace. Our debt of gratitude to France. 



P. S. — Commutation of five years' whole pay in lieu of half 

 pay, allowed by Congress to officers of the army. No. 145. 



Davis, William : 

 1 78 1. — -June 2^. War Office. — Wishes to know if arms sent 

 arrived at Fredericksburg. Desires his assistance in get- 

 ting boats for the Marquis, and also in meeting his demand 

 for 600 arms. Dimensions and cost of boats. Congratu- 

 lates him on the capture of Augusta with 160 British, 200 

 Tories and about 200 negroes, six pieces of cannon and vari- 

 ous stores. On the 8th inst., Gen. Greene's approaches 

 were within 50 yards of the enemy's works at Ninety-six. 

 Offer of capitulation rejected. Reinforcements from Au- 

 gusta hourly expected to join Gen. Greene. Enemy's only 

 posts, Charlestown, Savannah and Monk's Corner. George- 

 town evacuated. Will be in Charlottesville before he can 

 receive an answer. No. 137. 



Desbigues : 

 1 781. — -June 6. Falmouth {in French^. — Asking for a permit to 

 cross the river. Intends to debark at Leedstown for Cadiz to 

 command the volunteers. No. 109. 



Elwell, Jesse : 

 1 781. — -June ij. Prince William. — Received orders from Gen. 

 Nelson to send to camp every man of the militia who can be 

 furnished with a rifle, and all horses except those employed in 

 agriculture. Desires advice as to the carrying out of these 

 orders. No. 121. 



Graham, Richard : 

 \lZ\.—June 14. Dumfries. — Concerning the making of swords 

 or sword hilts. Mr. Caves' offer to make 50 hilts if paid for 

 them in tobacco. Desires his opinion on the intended move- 

 ments of Cornwallis. No. 122. 



Grayson, William (Col.) : 

 1780. — October 2j. Philadelphia. — Encloses newspapers. Letter 

 from Mr. Richard Harrison, at Cadiz, mentions destruction of 



