Sir:
This day at 11 o'clock the enemy marched into Charlotte in force. According to the best information, Col. Davie skirmished with them at that place, and for several hours since, retreating as pr. express. About two he was reinforced by above 300 cavalry and infantry, but no intelligence since they joined him. He is directed to continue skirmishing with them to cover our retreat. The inhabitants are flying before us in consternation, and except we are soon reinforced the West side of Yadkin must inevitably fall a prey to the enemy. Rowan is able to give us very little assistance, on account of Col. Ferguson's movements to the Westward.
P. S. Gen. Sumner desires me to give you this information:
(The subjoined was found on back of letter.)
By Gen. Sumner's return |
800 |
Col. Sumpter |
400 |
Virginia Militia at Guilford, or near it |
430 |