108 CALENDAR OF THE WEEDON CORRESPONDENCE. L^Iay 5, 



Nelson, Thomas {confimied) : 



edge of country. Will establish another fleet to be stationed 



at Sandy Point or Hoods. No. 19. 



1 780. — November 2. Richmond, — Acknowledging liis favor of 21st 

 ult. Evident that his despatches of 29th and 30th not yet re- 

 ceived. Inclosed in them authority to establish a communi- 

 cation between his (Nelson's) troops and the advance body 

 under Muhlenberg. This to be done with the utmost despatch. 

 Wishes CoL Southall's forty horse to be sent to join Gen. 

 Muhlenberg, who is in great need of them. No. 25. 



I'j^i.—June g. Camp, Huntej- s Heights. — In consequence of the 

 report that the enemy is in the Rappahannock and Potomac 

 rivers, has directed the colonels in the four lower counties to 

 remain at home until further notice. . Orders him (Nelson) to 

 take command of troops from counties of Westmoreland, 

 Richmond; Lancaster and Northumberland, to rendezvous at 

 a convenient place and to consolidate, arrange and train the 

 troops. Further minute directions concerning his movements, 

 in case of the enemy's landing at certain points. No. 114. 



1780. — June 10. Camp, Hunter' s Heights. — Marquis de LaFayette 

 desires a reinforcement of horse immediately. Enemy's supe- 

 riority of horse subjects him to many evils. His position yes- 

 terday was near the borders of Orange county, pointing south- 

 ward. No. 116. 

 Payne ( Gen. ) : 



1777. — /une J. Cavip, Hiiiite?''' s Heights. — Suggesting a change 

 of route to Norman's Ford. Waiting for express returns from 

 the Marquis to determine his own route. Has sent to the ford 

 to make rafts in case the river rises. Evacuated Fredericks- 

 burg the night before and has four hundred militia with 

 him. No. 104. 



President of Congress : 



1777. — December 26. Camp, Valley Forge. — A protest against the 

 injustice of a resolve passed by Congress, which could affect 

 his honor and his rank in the army. No. 11. 



Rude (Capt.) : 



1 78 1. — April 2^. Fredericksburg. — Desiring him to send at once 

 all the cavalry fit for duty to join the Marquis, who is on his 

 way to Richmond. No. 90. 



