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Steuben, Baron : 

 1780. — November 23. RicJwiond. — His letter of the 19th to Gen. 

 Greene, arriving too late, was delivered to him (Steuben). 

 Desires to see Gen. Weedon and have his advice and assist- 

 ance in arranging the military department. No. 60. 



1781. — March 21. Suffolk. — Instructions to march with the troops 

 under his command to York, to cover the battery at that place. 

 Troops at Halfway House to remain there. All boats col- 

 lected in College Creek to go immediately into Chickahominy 

 river. Vessels to go as high up James river as possible. 



No. 62. 



J 781. — April I, Chesterfield. — Rejection of his proposals by the 

 Government. Prospect of accelerating departure of new 

 levies by no means flattering. Gen. Greene very pressing to 

 have cavalry completed ; at a loss how it's to be done. Had 

 enemy chosen to disembark all their forces, and make a 

 descent on north side of river, very little resistance could 

 have been made. Believes however that the enemy intend 

 rather to carry most of their force round to the support of 

 Cornwallis. Fears for Gen. Greene, and also for French 

 troops in the fleet. Recommends him to keep up correspond- 

 ence with Gen. Muhlenberg. Desires immediate information 

 of whatever passes. No. dd. 



1 78 1. — April II. Richtno7id. — Acknowledging letter of loth inst. 

 Gives his reasons for not ordering back the militia. Gen. 

 Weedon's presence, however, needed there at once. News of 

 the arrival at Fredericksburg of four field pieces and ammuni- 

 tion, conveyed by a detachment of Maryland troops under 

 Col. Stewart. These together with Gen. Weedon's forces 

 should prevent any considerable damage. Desires some word 

 as to his movements and those of the enemy. No. 84. 



Thornton, (Col.) : 

 1 78 1. — June J. — Enemy began their retreat at 4 o'clock this morn- 

 ing from Stells. Left two of their men hanging on a tree and 

 several negroes wrth the small pox. Desires this intelligence 

 to be sent to the Marquis. Wishes to know where Wayne is. 



No. 102. 



