1899.] CALENDAR OF THE WEEDON COREESPONDENCE. 113 



Nelson, William (Col. Commandant), orders from : 



1 781. — June 20. Leeds. — Orders for Capt. to take command 



of a company, to march them to county and use utmost 



exertion to prevent depredations of the enemy; also, to change 

 ground frequently, to keep order and discipline among the 

 men, to attend to the shores of rivers, etc., and to prevent 

 escape of slaves and disaffected persons. No. 124. 



Page, John, to Gen. Washington (?) : 



1777. — October JO. Williamsburg. — Received his two letters, one 

 announcing Burgoyne's surrender. Joy of the troops ! Now 

 past ten P.M., and the victory still being celebrated in the 

 streets. Britain's wilful abuse of power. Heaven on "our" 

 side. Confident of ultimate victory. Letter just received 

 from Baltimore says Howe is retreating to his ships and Wash- 

 ington is in possession of Philadelphia. If true, congratula- 

 tions ! George III must see he paid dear for the taking of 

 Philadelphia. Very late and has been obliged to go into the 

 streets to prevent a riot. No. 8. 



Phillips, William, to Gen. Muhlenberg : 



1781 — April y. Portsmouth. — Protest against allowing individuals 

 to enter within the outposts of the King's forces under his 

 command, unless proceeding directly from an American general 

 officer. Such requests as those respecting negroes may be sent 

 in writing. As regards subject of negroes, refers him to the 

 explanation given by Brigadier-General Arnold. No. 78. 

 Steuben, Baron, general orders of : 



1 781. — April I. Chesterfield. — Every wagon, horse, etc., im- 

 pressed since ist day of January to be collected and returned 

 to Quartermaster at Williamsburg or Suffolk without delay. 

 Inattention to this order an injustice to the public, and shall 

 be treated as such. No. 6S. 



Weedon, Gen., general orders from : 



\']%i.—June 16. Leeds. — Orders to allow the men of their county 

 furloughs to go home, but to be ready at a moment's warning 

 to repel the enemy, should they attempt to land in force. 

 Humane reasons for the above indulgence of furloughs. Place 

 to have a legion of horse and foot formed in the lower coun- 

 ties to be composed of single men. No. 124. 



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