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Letter from John Simpson to Abner Nash
Simpson, John, 1728-1788
August 03, 1780
Volume 15, Page 19

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BRIG. GENL. JOHN SIMPSON TO GOV. ABNER NASH.

Chatham, August 3rd, 1780.

Sir:

The Pitt Volunteers, under the Command of Col. John Salter & Major James Gorham, Intend to be at Kingston on the 18th Inst., on their way to join Genl. Caswell. They will want guns and potts. If there is none at Kingston, should be glad if they could be sent up in time. I expect the Companies will Consist of one hundred horse & foot. I have sent inclosed my Bond for £1,000 for paying bounty to such as may want, forage for the horses, provisions, &c. Should be glad you'd send the money by Mr. Lockey.

I am, your Exce. most obed. Servt.,
JOHN SIMPSON,
Brig. Genl.
Gov. Nash, New Bern.