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P lIItADBLPHI A, July 18.
J SIR, Camp, bifire Ninety Six, June ~ 1781.
[ WROTE your Excellency on the z^hof May, and inclof
l ed the capitulation and surrender of the garrison of Fort
Dreadnought, and an account of a small a^ion at Augusta.
On the „h of this infant Fort Cornwallis furlendered.' In
clofcd is General Pickens and Lieutenant-Colonel Lee's re
port of the capitulation, and an account of the ftorcs and
prisoners.
The very great exertions that were made by Gen. Pickens
and Lieut. Col. Lee, and the troops under their command,
particularly the legion, deserve the highest honor, and I
hope will meet the approbation of Congress.
Inclofed is Gen. Marion's report of the evacuation of
Georgc-Town. The enemy now have ho fortified posts
cither in South-Carolina or Georgia, except Chailcitown,
Savannah and Ninety-Six, which we arc now at.
I have the honor to be with great refpeH,
Liar Excellency 's meft obedient, humble servant,
NATHANIEL GREENE."
Uis Excellency Samuel Huntington, Efa;
"$I R, Camp,-in Mugufta, June $, 1781.
, In our separate dispatches of thelalt month we commu
nicated the events which led to the liege of Fort Cornwallis.
Prom that period che ;molt vigoro us exertions have been used,
attended with incessant labour, to advance our approaches
With rapidity.
" A pelted circumvallation were nearly compleated,
whh three hides from it, communicating with the enemy's
folfe. Several batteries were eroded, one near 30 feechigh,
Which gave us entire command of their works, and two rifle
citadels we formed within 30 yards of their parapet. In this
Situation, it was our determination to have forced a lodg
ment in the different curtains, from which eftaolishment we
might with readinels and certainty of luecefs have referred
the issue of the contest to cue bayonet. Tne judicious, vigi
lant and gallant conduct of tae garrison deprived us of many
advantages which we wished to have feezed in the course of
our operations, and which would have tended to have shor
tened the siege. At 9 o'clock in the morning, propolals were
received from Col. Brown, which we have the honor to
transmit, with die capitulation which ' took place, and all
other official communications. Returns of the public Itores,
artillery and prisoners are ado cnglolcd.
" It is ous of our power to do justice to the efforts of the
officers of every rank, and to the chearful patience with
which their exertions were lupported by their faithful sol
diers. The Colonels Clarke, Harding and Hammond, with
their mQitia, were essentially serviceable.
''Capt. Rudolph, with the officers of the infantry of the
Legion, nave dilfinguished themielvcs as utual. Capt. Smith
who comnranded the North-Carolina corps, was especially
ufeful by his a&ivity and attention, and the gentlemen under
him behaved perfe&y Soldier-like. We derived every pos
sible aid fiora the ai tillery under Capt. Finley, and beg leave.
to express our obligations co that gentleman, his officers and
soldiers.
“ The Legion cavalry have participated fully in the va
riety offervice, and have been eltentiJly serviceable, by
their annimation and zeal witli which they performed their
share of the toil.
" Our loss has not been very considerable, and by no
means proportionate to the warmth of the contest. The
amiable and gallant Major Eaton fell in our firft advance ;
the regret which we feel on this occasion is very distressing,
and can be experienced only by those who knew his worth.
What adds to our borrow and excites our indignation is, that
lye have reason to believe that this patriotic Soldier fell a
Sacrifice after Surrender. A very pointed correl pondence
tookplace on this fubjed between Lieut. Col. Lee, under
whose command the Major was, and Lieut. Col. Brown;
a further enquiry will now commence, and attpnementshall
be made for the impious deed.
" Dr. Irvine, of the Legion, has the honor to bear this
letter, baring the important operations in this State, by
the issue of which the capital of Georgia, with a large ex
tent of territory, is recovered from its late Subjugation, we
have experienced great utility from this gentleman's zealous
exertions, and take the'liberty to recommend him to your
particular notice. We have the honor to be, Sir, with the
highest Sentiments of refpe&,
Tour obedient humble servants,
ANDREW PICKENS, B. G. of militia,
HENRY LEE, jun. Commandant of
Continental troops."
Major- General Greene.
(No. 1.)
SIR, Mugufla, May 31, 1781.
THE ufage/of war renders it necessary that we present
you with an opportunity of avoiding the deftru&ion which
impends your garrison.
We have deferred our summons to this late date, to pre
clude the necessity of much correspondence on the occalion.
You fee the Itrength of the in vesting forces, the progress of
our works, and you may inform yourfelf of the situation of
the two armies, by enquiries from Capt. Armstrong, of
the Legion,'who has the honor to bear this. We have the
honor to be, Sir, Tour most obedient servants,
ANDREW PICKENS, B. G. Mil.
HENRY LEE, jun. Lieut. Col.
Lieut. Col. Brown. commanding Cont. troops.
(No. 2.)
Gentlemen,
WHAT progress you have made in your works, I am
no stranger to. It is my duty and inclination to defend this
poftto the last extremity. I have the honor to be,
Gentlemen, your most obedient humble servant,
THO. BROWN, Lieut. Col. commanding
King'stroops at Auguffa.
ToB. G. Piemens, and Lieut. Col. Lee.
(No. 3.)
SIR,
I T is not our di,ofcion,o press the unfortunate.
To prevent the elution of blood, which must follow a
perseverance in your fruitlefs resistance, we inform you that
we are willing, tho' in the grasp of vidory, to grant such
terms as a comparative view of our refpe&ive Situations can
warrant:,
Your determination Till be eonfiLted as conclude, and
will regulate our future condu&. We have the honor to be,
fob, mofl obedient bumble servants,
ANDREW PICKENS, B. G Mil.
HENRY LEE, jun. Lieut. Col.
Lieut. Col. Brown. Com. Cont. troops.
(N 0.4
Gentlemen, Fort Cornwallis, June 3, 1781.
I HAVE the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your
summons of this day, and to assure you, that as it is my
duty, it islikewife my inclination to defend the post to the
lift extremity. I have the honor to be, Gentlemen,
Tour nioft obedient bumble servant,-
THO. BROWN, Lieut. Col. commanding
B. G. Pie^ent, King's troops at Auguita.
Lieut. Col. Lee.
(No. 5.),
SIR, Head-Quarters, June 4, 7782.
W E beg leave to propose that the prisoners in your pos
session may be sent out of the fort, and thatthey be consider
ed yours or ours, as the liege may terminate.
Confident that you cannot oppose this dilate of humanity
and cuttorii of war, we have only to fay, that any request of
a Similar nature from you will meet our aflfent. We have
the honor to be, &c.
ANDREW PICKENS, B. G. Militia.
HENRY LEE, Lieut. Col. Com.
Litut. Col. Blown.
(No. 6.)
Gentlemen,
THOUGH motives of humanity, and a feeling for the
diftreftes of individuals, incline me to accede to what you
have proposed concerning the prisoners with us, yet many
reasons, to which you cannot be strangers, forbid my com
plying with this requisition —such attention as I can, con
liltenc with good policy and my duty, shall be shewn them.
I have the honor to be, &c.
THO. BROWN, Lieut. Col. command
ing King's troops at Augusta.
B. G. Piemens, Lieut. Col. Lee.
(No. 7.)
Gentlemen, Fort Cornwallis, June $, 178 b.
I N your summons of 3d instant, no particular conditions
were fpecified, I postponed the consideration of it to this
day.
From a desire to lessen the distresses or war to individuals,
I am inclined to propose to you my acceptance of the inclol
ed terms, which, being pretty Similar to those granted by
the commanding officers of the King's troops to the com
manding officers ofche American troops and garrison in
Charleftown, I imagine will be honorable to both parties.
I have toe honor to be, Gentlemen,
Tourmoft obedient humble servant,
THO, BROWN, Lieut. Col. com.
B. G. Piemens, King's troops at Augusta.
Lieut. 'Col. Lee.
(No. 8.)
SI R,
THERE was a time when your propdfals of this date
might have been accepted. That period is now puffed.—
You had every notice from us, and mult have known the
futility of your further opposition.
Although we should be jultified by the military of both
armies to demand unconditional submission, our sympathy
for the unfortunate and gahanc of our ptofeffion, has induc
ed us to grant the honorable terms, which we herewith
transmit. we have the honor to be, &c,
ANDREW PICKENS, B. G. M.
HENRY LEE, jun. Lieut. Col.
Lieut. Col. Brown. coin. Cont. troops.
(No. 9.)
Gentlemen, Fort Cornwallis, June f, 1781.
YOUR proportions relative to the officers of the King's
troops and militia being admitted to their paroles, and the
exclusion of the men, is a matter I cannot accede to. The
conditions I have to propose to you are, that such of the
different classes of men who compole this garrison, be per
mitted to march to Savannah, or continue in the country, as
to them may be molt eligible, until exchanged. I have the
honor to be, &.c.
THO. BROWN, Lieut. Col. com.
B. G. Piemens, King's troops at Augusta.
Lieut. Col. Lee. •
(No. 10.)
SIR, Mngufta, June s, 17ft.
I N our answer of this morning we granted the most ge
nerous terms in our power to give, which we beg leave to
refer to as final on our part. We have the honor to be,&c.
ANDREW PICKENS, B. G. M.
HENRY LEE, jun. Lieut. Col.com.
Lieut. Cot. Brown. Cont. troops.
(No. 11.)
Gentlemen, June $, 1781.
A S some of the articles proposed by you are generally
expressed, I have taken the liberty of deputing three gentle
men to wait upon you for a particular explanation of the
pefpe&ive articles. I have the honor to be, &c.
THO. BROWN, Lieut. Col. Com. K.T.
Settled by conferrence with Lieut. Col. Lee.
MR TICLES of Capitulation proposed by Lieut. Col. Brown,
and answered by General Piemens, and Lieut. Col. Lee.
Article 1. That all ads of hostilities and works shall cease
between the besiegers and besieged, until the articles of ca
pitulation shall be agreed on, signed, and executed, or col
iedively reje&ed.
Mnf. Hostilities shall cease for one hour, other operati
ons to continue.
Mrt. 2. That the fort shall be surrendered to the com
manding officer of the American troops, such as it now
Hands . That the King's troops, three days after signing the
articles of capitulation, shall be condu&edto Savannah with
their baggage, where they will remain prisoners of war un
til! they are exchanged ; that proper conveyances shall be
provided by the commanding officer of the American troops
for that purpose, together with a fufficient quantity of good
and wholesome provision till their arrival at Savannah.
Mnf. Inadmissible. The prisoners to surrender field
prisoners of war. The officers to be indulged with their
paroles ; the soldiers to be conduced to such place as the
Commander in Chief shall direst.
„4rt. 3. the militia now in garrison shall be permitted to"
return to their refpedive homes, and be secured in their per
fous and properties.
<4n.f Aplwered by 2d article, the militia making part of
the garrison.
Mrt. 4. I'he nek and wounded shall be under the care of
thrown Surgeons, and be (applied with such medicines
and necessaries as are allowed to the British hospitals.
Mgreed.
Mrt 5. The officers of the garrison and citizens who have
borne arms during the siege, shall keep their fide arms, pis
tols and baggage, which shall not be searched, and retain
their servants.
Mnf. The officers and citizens who have borne arms dur
ing the siege shall be permitted their fide arms, private bag
gage and servants ; fide arms not to be worn; and the bag
gage to be searched by a person appointed for the purpose.
Mrt. 6. The garrison at an hour appointed shall march
out with shouldered arms and drums beating, to a place to
be agreed on, where they will pile their arms.
^nf. Agreed. The judicious and gallant defence made
by the garrison entitles them to every mark of military re
fpe& The fort to be delivered upto Capt. Rudolph at 12
0 clock, who will take possession with a detachment of the
Legion infantry.
Mrt. 7. That the citizens shall be prote&ed in their per
sons and property.
Mnf. Inadmiflhble#
Mrt. 8. That twelve months time be allowed to all such
as do not choose to reside in this country to difpofc of their
effe&s, real and personal, in this province, without any mo
lestation whatever, or to remove to any part thereof, as
they may choose, as well thcmfelves as families.'
Mnf, Inadmiffable.
Mrt. 9. That the Indian families now in garrison shall
accompany the King's troops to Savannah, where they will
remain prisoners of war, until exchanged for an equal num
ber of prisoners in the Creek or Cherokee Nations.
Mnf. Answered in the 2d article,
Mrt, IQ. That an express be permitted to go to Savannah,
with the commanding officer's dispatches, which arc not to
be opened.
Mnf. Agreed.
Mrt. 11. Additional. The particular attention of Col.
Brown is expe&ed towards the just delivery of all public
stores, monies, &c. and that nd loans be permitted to defeat
the spirit of this article.
Signed, at Head" Quarters, Mugufa, June f, l,Bt, by
ANDREW PICKENS, B. G. Militia.
HENRY LEE, jun. Lt. Col. Com.
THOMAS BROWN, Lt. Col. Com.
King's Troops at Augusta.
RETURN of the Prisoners taken at Fort Cornwallis, June fc
Ring's Rangers. 1 Lieutenant-Colonel, 3 Captains, 3 Subal
terns, I Quarter- Matter, 1 Surgeon, 1 Ailiftant-Commiffaiy,
1 Sergeant-Major, 1 Drum-Major, 8 Sergeants, 4 Drums
and Fifes, 156 Rank and File.
IVeft-Florida Rangers. I Captain.
South-Carolina Royalists. I Captain.
New-Jersey Volunteers. 1 Subaltern.
Georgia Loyalists. 1 Surgeon.
Georgia Tories. I Colonel, I Major, 4 Captains, I Adjtty
tant, 2 Surgeons, 3 Sergeants, 100 Rank and File,
South- Carolina Tories. 19.
Total, r Colonel, 1 Lieutenant-Colonel, 1 Major, , Cap
tains, 4 Subalterns, 1 Adjutant, 1 Quarter-Master, 4 Surgeons,
I Affiftant-CommilTary, 1 Sergeant-Major, 1 Drum-Major,
II Sergeants, 4 Drums and Fifes, 2„ Rank and File.
OFFICERS NAMES
Ring's Rangers. Lt. Col. Brown ; Capts. Smith, Marshall
and Cameron: Lieuts. Brown and Cameron ; Ens. Douglass;
Quarter-Master Cornish ; Suigeon Allen ; Assistant-Com
missary Gernon.
Weft-Florsda Rangers. Capt. Peairs.
South-Carolina Royalists. Capt. Lieut. Black.
New-Jersey Volunteers. Lt. Black, A. D. Q. M. G.
Georgia Loyalists. Surgeon Taylor.
Georgia Tories. Col. Grierfon ; Mai. Williams. Capts.
Philips, Ashton, Perkins and Crawford; Adj't. Johnftone j
Surgeons Folliot and Beghie.
“ Georgetown, Muy 2,th, 1781.
"SIR,
' 'IN my iaft I acquainted you with my intention of
marching to this place ; yesterday I arrived, and immedi
ately began to open an intrenchment, but the enemy thought
proper to ship on beard of their verfels at 9 o'clock at night,
and fall down towards the bar. They had a galley, two gum
boats anda schooner. I immediately took possession of the
redoubt and town. In the firft were 3 nine-pounders anda
carronade, their trunnions knocked off and spiked, and their
baggage parried off.
" I shall only stay to level the works, when I will im
mediately cross Santee-River, take post near Monks Corner,
and wait your orders.
“ The enemy's leaving this post has saved a great deal of
provision, will preventthe tories from destroying our friends,
and leave them at leisure to pursue their planting.
" It cannot be conceived the joy this event has given our
friends.
I have the honour to be,
Tour obedient servant,
FRANCIS MARION.".
Honorable Major-General Greene.,
Published by order of Congress,
CHARLES THOMSON, Secretary.
Extra# of a letter from St. Piere's, Martinique, June 9.
c< Since the arrival of the French fleet, we have made a
defeent on St. Lucia, attended with no other consequence
than about one hundred prisoners, taken by furprize atGros-
Islet by the French. The mifearriage of this enterprize was
owing to a considerable reinforcement received there, of
which our General had no information till after his land
ing, which obliged him co decline an attack on the garrison.
This expedition has not been altogether fiuitlcfs, as they
have since taken Tobago, which surrendered at diferetion.
Several large Ships with their cargoes have by this stroke
fallen into the hands of our good allies. Reports from dif
ferent quarters agree, that our fleet are at Barbados, where
they have landed 6000 men. That the inhabitants have re
fifed to HkG up gt^fppreh.nfive of die Urac treatment