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Nisbet Balfour autograph military orders signed as Lieutenant Colonel for the King's Army against the American colonies in the Revolutionary War. Datelined Charlestown, 20 March 1781, orders read in part, ''...Detach all the men of the King's American Regiment that are fit to march across the lower ferry on Santee. Captain Gray will remain at Georgetown and take the command when leave it, marching from the Santee up the river road, be on guard against the enemy. We have been extremely unlucky at having letters taken, do not send out a Flag of Truce by an officer, suspecting the treachery of the enemy in seizing any sent out since Postell's Affair, how you will get the letter to the enemy I don't know except by some prisoner of war or by a Drummer of the party. Col. Watson may be of service in case Marion keeps retreating, etc...N. Balfour''. Runs 4pp. on a single sheet of card-style stationery, measuring 7.5'' x 9.5''. Foxing, toning, creasing, minor separation at fold intersections, else near fine. Written entirely in Balfour's hand, and quite scarce.
1781 Military Orders by British Officer Nisbet Balfour -- Mentioning South Carolina Guerrilla Leader Francis Marion -- ''...be on guard against the enemy...in case Marion keeps retreating...''
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