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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC06496 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1782 |
| Title | A friendly letter from Nathanael and Catherine Greene to George Weedon |
| Date | 21 December 1782 |
| Author | Greene, Nathanael (1742-1786) |
| Additional authors | Greene, Catharine Littlefield (1755-1814) |
| Recipient | Weedon, George |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Written by Major General Greene as commander of the Southern Department to Brigadier General Weedon. A friendly, and at times humorous, letter addressed to Weedon as "My good old friend." Also has a note from Greene's wife Catherine after his signature. She signs the note "Caty Greene." References Weedon's letter of 6 November 1782. Says Major Ichabod Burnet, an aide-de-camp to Greene, is going to Philadelphia "with an account of the long expected evacuation of Charleston." In reference to the religion of New England says "To speak in the language of Connecticut now rejoice and be exceeding glad." With tongue in cheek says he is sorry he won't be able to attack the gun battery at Fredericksburg because Congress has "anchored me here for the Winter at least." Says Mrs. Greene is desirous of seeing him. Says it is uncertain where they will winter this season. Says he if it is Charleston "a couple of guinea extraordinary will be wanting for shoes." Tempts him to come to Charleston, asking him if a room 80 feet by 40 feet would be enough for musical performances. Catharine says she would have written separately, but a pain in her head kept her. Asks to be remembered to friends and family. Says "I like this country but wish the autumn again to the country of rosy cheeks and to throw off the yellow mask for every body wears one here." Reminds him he owes her a dance. Place written is "Headquarters" - but the exact location in South Carolina could not be discovered. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Woman Author Women's History Religion Continental Congress Congress Continental Army Entertaining and Hospitality Art, Music, Theater, and Film Health and Medical |
| People | Greene, Nathanael (1742-1786) Greene, Catharine Littlefield (1755-1814) Weedon, George (1734-1793) |
| Place written | South Carolina |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Women in American History; Health & Medicine |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Catharine Greene had joined General Greene in South Carolina in March 1782. On 14 December, the British evacuated Charleston, their last remaining post in the Southern Department. This represented the culmination of Greene's campaign in the South. The city celebrated on 2 January 1783 with a victory ball presided over by Catharine. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |
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