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Circular letter from Thomas Burke to the commanding officers of the militias in Edenton District
Burke, Thomas, ca. 1747-1783
March 16, 1782
Volume 16, Page 544

GOV. THOS. BURKE TO COMMANDING OFFICER OF BERTIE.

Halifax, March 16th, 1782.

Sir:

You will be so good as immediately to order such of the draughts as were made for the State Corps to proceed to join the Main Body under the Command of Major Hogg of our Continental Line who is appointed to Conduct an Expedition, in which they are to be employed. Let them Rendezvous at Hillsborough where they will receive orders.

I am, Sir, yr. humble St.,
THOS. BURKE.
Commanding Officer of Bartee.
One to be sent to each County in Edenton District.