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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC04832 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1780 |
| Title | John Penn to Jethro Sumner informing him of the movements of General William Smallwood and General Butler |
| Date | 22 September 1780 |
| Author | Penn, John (1741-1788) |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Expects General William Smallwood to move westward in a few days to take command of the militia of North Carolina. Reports that in the meantime, Sumner will have command of the troops. Advises him to avoid a general action against the British as the consequences would be fatal. Instead recommends skirmishing because it will keep the British troops together, prevent plundering, and raise the spirits of the Continental troops. Informs that General Butler will join Sumner soon. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War Revolutionary War General Military History Militia Global History and Civics Foreign Affairs Continental Army Battle |
| People | Penn, John (1741-1788) Sumner, Jethro (1733-1785) Smallwood, William (1732-1792) |
| Place written | Hillsborough, North Carolina |
| Theme | The American Revolution; Foreign Affairs |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Penn was a delegate to the Continental Congress from North Carolina 1775-1780 and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. General Sumner resigned in October 1780, angered because General Smallwood was given command of the state troops. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |