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Letter from Richard Caswell to John Ashe
Caswell, Richard, 1729-1789
January 14, 1778
Volume 13, Page 11

GOV. CASWELL TO GEN. ASHE.
[From Executive Letter Book.]

Newbern, 14th January 1778.

Sir:

The Guard of Militia over the Magazine and Stores at Wilmington, being no longer necessary, you are requested to Disband the same on receipt hereof.

I am Sir, your mo. obt. Servt.
R. CASWELL.
Genl. Ashe, or commanding officer of Militia, Wilmington.