| Date |
September 30, 1782 |
| Author Name |
Benjamin Lincoln (primary) |
| Recipient Name |
Nathaniel Greene (primary) |
| Summary |
Lincoln desires to be informed by General Greene if Greene will be able to provide clothing for the troops he will retain with his army. Lincoln has no doubt that the clothing can be provided if Charleston is evacuated by the British. But despite difficulties and little hope of success he will ship the clothing from Philadelphia if it cannot be obtained in Charleston. |
| Document Format |
Letter |
| Document Notes |
[not available] |
| Content Notes |
Letter contained in document titled "Extracts from the Secretary of War's letters to the late Major General Greene" |
| Related Persons/Groups |
Nathaniel Greene; Benjamin Lincoln; Greene's troops; |
| Related Places |
Charleston; Philadelphia; |
| Keywords |
troops; supplied; clothing; evacuation; losses and delays; |
| Key Phrases |
[not available] |
