Delegates to Congress . Letters of delegates to Congress, 1774-1789, Volume 9, February 1 1778-May 31 1778
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Cornelius Harnett to To: Richard Caswell


Dear Sir
York Town Pensylvania Feby. 10. 1778

   I had it not in my power to send you the Pay & Rations of a Major General on the Continental Establishment until yesterday tho' I applied to Our Secry. Mr. Thompson, soon after receiving Your Excellencys favour to Mr. Penn & myself; (1) indeed I have been Confined to my room for these 10 days past by a fit of the Gout, which has prevented my Attendance on Congress much against my Inclination.

   Our Grand Army remain in Winter Quarters Hutted at Valey Forge, nothing interesting has lately happen'd in that Qr. Congress are not yet determined to Call for the reinforcement Offerd by No. Carolina, should such an event take place, Your Excellency may be assured of receiving the earliest Notice possible.



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   I take the Liberty to Inclose the last Paper, which Contains very little except the King's Speech to Parliament. I have nothing particular to mention having written to you a few days ago.


I am with the Greatest respect, Your Excellencys Most Obedt & very huml Servt,

Cornl. Harnett

[P.S.] I beg leave to present my most respectful Compts. to the Council.
Pay of a Major Genl.-166 Dol. per mo & 15 Rations.
His Aid de Camp 50 Dol. per mo. with rank of Major-no Rations.
His Secry.-50 Dol. per mo.



Note: RC (CSmH). Addressed: "His Excellency Richard Caswell Esquire Governor & Commander in Chief of the State of North Carolina." Endorsed: "Recvd. the 17 March 1778."


1 Governor Caswell had written a letter to Harnett and John Penn on January 11, 1778, in which he mentioned having also written one to them on December 27. 1777. It is not clear if Harnett is referring to the January letter, which is in N.C. State Records, 13:7-8, or the December letter, which has not been found.