WEEDON GEORGE Autograph Letter Signed GWeedon as Brigadier G

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WISHES THE ENEMY "WOULD NOT BE SO LAVISH OF THEIR VISITS" WEEDON, GEORGE. Autograph Letter Signed, "GWeedon" as Brigadier General, to Colonel William Davies, Virginia Commissioner of War, enthusing about the plan for arming the militia units on the exposed northern neck, and explaining the supply issues of the French troops. 2 pages, folio, with integral address leaf; closed separation at center fold crossing though two words, small seal hole. Fredericksburg [VA], 25 August 1781

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'The movem't of the enemy from York to the Glocester side has prevented my visit to the counties above this in the northward neck. . . . I am made exceedingly happy to find government so well inclined to support those exposed people, and very highly approve of your plan for arming the counties. . . . The enemy knowing us prepared to receive them would not be so lavish of their visits.' Explains that the French forces will not rely on Virginia to supply arms. Adds that 'the travelling forges shall be immediately got ready. This is a happy thought and will be a means of keeping a supply of effective arms always with the army.' Quoted in Ward, Duty, Honor or Country, pages 209-210. Provenance: Swann sale, 13 May 1948, lot 69.