Andrew Williamson papers, 1778-1779.

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Andrew Williamson papers, 1778-1779.

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Chiefly reports from various units of militia under command of Gen. Williamson and orders organizing courts of inquiry; South Carolina areas represented include Camden District, Moncks Corner, Adams Ferry, and High Hills of Santee [now Stateburg], and Augusta, Georgia. Includes report, 21 Dec. 1778, vicinity of Monck's Corner, S.C., re a battalion in Col. Richardson's Regiment, giving a list of officers and men, weapons, and ammunition; and letter, 19 Jan. 1779, written from "White-Hall," to Maj. Gen. [Benjamin] Lincoln, re his plans for military operations "agreeable to our Presidents desire" [i.e. John Rutledge], and planning a meeting with Cherokee Indians at Seneca, S.C., "to secure and confirm that Nation in our Interest."

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Williamson, Andrew, 1730-1786

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South Carolina. Militia

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Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810

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