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Letter from Robert Mebane to Thomas Burke
Mebane, Robert
August 21, 1781
Volume 15, Page 612

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COL. ROBERT MEBANE TO GOVERNOR BURKE.

Granvel County, Augt. 21st, 1781.

Sir:

I have the Honour of Se'ding you this by Colo. John Williams whose house I am just arrived at Where I expected to have had the pleasure of Seeing You. Should have waited on you at Halifax but the want of Horses prevents it. There is about fifty Continental Soldiers properly officered on their march from James Town to Hillsborough. They are greatly distress'd for Cloathing, as I cannot as yet be informed where they can be Supplied I must beg you to inform me. I intend Remaining at Hillsborough for Your particular Instruction. If Troops can be got I wish to take the Field as Soon as possible.

I have the Honr. to be your Excellency's obt. Huml. Servt.,
ROBT. MEBANE.
His Excellency the Governor T. Burke.