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Grayson, William {continued)'. 



details. Will push hard to get leave to go to Virginia, after 



arranging matter of arms. No. io6. 



1781.— y?/;^d'5. Philadelphia. — Asking that an officer may be sent 

 to Noland's Ferry, who shall remain until July i, to direct 

 the waggoners where to take the arms. No. 108. 



1 781. — June 12. Philadelphia. — Acknowledging letter of 5th 

 inst. List of arms sent. Upwards of 200 muskets repaired 

 daily. Swords and pistols not so numerous, but promises a 

 certain number. Has informed the Marquis of these matters- 

 and has suggested the propriety of collecting and stationing a 

 body of volunteers at Leesburgh. Heard that the Due de 

 Lauzun's corps were at Lebanon, but uncertain whether their 

 destination is Virginia. Advises skirmishes, but no general 

 action. No. 120. 



\*]Z\.^June 18. Philadelphia. — Acknowledging letter, and glad 

 to hear that matters are not so desperate. Fears the Marquis 

 will risk a -battle. Great superiority of the enemy's cavalry. 

 Mentions various reinforcements if only the Marquis will wait 

 for them. Assembly of Pennsylvania doing nothing, still de- 

 bating the advisability of sending troops to Virginia's aid. 

 Convulsed by faction and ruled by Republican party. Presi- 

 dent of the State desires the measure, and also the command 

 of the troops, if they march. News of arrival of ships at 

 Boston containing 1200 recruits and military stores for French 

 army at Rhode Island. Also news too good to be true of the 

 arrival in Boston of the Alliance and Lafayette with food and 

 clothing. Difficulty in getting waggoners to carry the arms, 

 several of them having been taken by the enemy. 



No. 129. 

 1781. — /line 26. Philadelphia. — Clothing and 200,000 cartridges 

 despatched to the Marquis, also arms, which were repaired. 

 Moylan will leave Lancaster in two days with 60 dragoons 

 well accoutred. Arrival of Capt. Barry at Boston in the 

 Alliance. Parted, at sea in a gale, with the Lafayette, con- 

 taining all the arms and clothing. Safety of this vessel of 

 more importance than three victories. Pennsylvania doing 

 well. Reasons for thinking Gen. Weedon ought not to join 

 the Marquis. Desires his opinion of rampart arms. List of 

 arms ordered. No. 140. 



