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Letter from John Alexander Lillington to Abner Nash
Lillington, John Alexander, 1720s-1786
June 24, 1780
Volume 14, Page 859

GEN. ALEX. LILLINGTON TO GOVERNOR ABNER NASH.

June 24th, 1780.

His Excellency Governor Nash.

Dear Sir:

Capt. Raiford, as well in behalf of Captns. Goodwin, Capt. Mills & sundry other officers as himself, all Continental officers, has applyed to me for Recruiting Orders & money. As yr. Excellency has never gave me any instructions In what manner the money is to be obtained, &c., what proportion to Distribute to each, it is not in my power to give them an answer until I can be favoured with a line from you, Sir. We have nothing Just now to relate, Otherwise should.

I am, Sir, Yr. Excellency's
Most obedient & Hum. Servt.,
ALEX. LILLINGTON.