176 Journal and Correspondence

November

10

now sitting I am in hopes of your Aid in this interesting Circum-
stance
P. S. the forage rec^d from Col^o Hollingsworth was that which
was on Hand when I came to the Post, it would be very acceptable
if some of the Bran of the wheat now manufacturing for the State
could be spared me in lieu of Indian Corn at such an Allowance in
measure as will be an Equivalent

November

10

Red Book
No. 26
Letter
No. 63

[T. Donellan Baltimore to Gov. Lee]

S^r I have your Excellencys Commands to Issue Provisions to
the Militia of this County & shall pay due Attention thereto, but
must request to be Instructed whether or no I am to Consider them
as in the Continent^l Service or separately in the Service of the State
The Continental Ration is only one pound of Flour, one pound
Fresh or 3/4^lb Salted Provisions & no Liquor allowed only on some
particular occasions.

November

10

Brown Book
No. 8
Letter
No. 21

[Nath. Greene, Annapolis to Excellency Gov Lee.]

Sir The dispatches which I delivered your Excellency from the
Commander in chief of the Armies of the United States, and others
which I presume have been forwarded from Congress, will inform
you of my appointment to the command of the Southern Army.
The situation of which, from the force of the Enemy and the
fugitive war which has been carried on in that quarter for some time
by the Militia, is truly alarming. The efforts which the Inhabitants
are making to prevent the further encroachments of the enemy de-
serve the most speedy and effectual support as well from principles
of humanity as those of sound policy. Unless they are soon suc-
coured and countenanced by a good regular force their distresses
will inevitably break their spirits and they will be impelled to recon-
cile themselves to their misfortune; than which nothing can be more
fatal to the happiness and independance of these States. It is much
easier to keep up an effectual opposition in these States while the tide
of sentiment is in our favour than it will be to secure the remaining
states from the enemies farther encroachments after these are sub-
dued. There is no alternative but base submission, or an effectual
prosecution of the war. The horrors of one and the blessings which
will result from the other cannot admit of a moments hesitation in
our choice. But in vain shall we contend unless we raise, cloath &
equip a regular army. The mode to effect this is not for me to point
out but if a draft could be once accomplished, it would damp the
hopes of the enemy more than ten Victories. Congress in order to
reduce our national expence, and proportion the demands for men
[upon the several] States, to the strength of the enemy & the present
plan of the war, have made a large reduction of the Regiments.