Richmond-Wilkes County GaArchives Military Records.....Dunn, Josiah November 2, 1781 Revwar - Letters Upper Batt. Richmond County ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Lanelle Hanke lhbham@yahoo.com July 10, 2005, 3:17 pm Letter To Governor Brownson Letter from Josiah Dunn to Governor Brownson (Outside of folded paper used as envelope has writing on all parts, facing different directions. Penmanship good, very elaborate. Envelope date has an obvious 1782. Letter to the inside seems to have a 1781, but it’s unclear. They both have “2nd November.) See notes In the middle front: To Nathan Brownson, Esqr. On the side that folded back: Governor, Capt. General and Commander in Chief Colo Dunn over the State of Georgia 2nd Nov 1782 & c – Indian} favored – Affairs } by Capt. Hill On the part that folded over to the back: The issuing commissary is issue one gill of salt to 25 rations and that to none but men on actual duty for which (water spot) he is to keep receipt, & or vouchers. He will send for one bushel of salt to be issued according to the above orders. Colo Dunn At the other end that folded to the back: 30 light horse Oakmulgee (Lane?) The path 4 W men that goes thru Buzzard Roost 60 pack horses 3- ================ Inside, the letter reads as follows: (I have not copied the random use of capitals, or the misspellings) From Camp Johnsson, 2nd Novr 1781 (see notes) May it Please your Honor – By my hearing, Sir, you were to be at Mr. Middletons tomorrow. Had it not been that I received an express from General Twiggs that a party of Indian traders, and one Indian, set off for the Cherokee Nation, with 40 pack horses, loaded with goods & ammunition, -- which I want to intercept if possible, tho they are set off about 8 days. I have dispatched a messenger with a letter to Col. Clark, so has prevented me from seeing your Honor, this time, about several important matters. One of them is, Sir, I understand, the men that took the Indian Country men upon the Indian Land going to Savannah – which I can prove, tho Mr. Tally makes out a fair tale. But Sir one story is good till another is told. I believe Mr. Tally is a subtle deciever. I was not with them when they were taken and what I bought I paid for, at a sufficient price, and what I paid is still in being, so it will be no loss to me. Only I want, Sir, everything opined in a clear light, for the sake of the men and the good cause of our Country. If it tried in our part of the County, that we can produce our evidence, I am content. Besides, please your Honor, I have desired Esq. Hill to wait upon your Honor for to mention several matters that I want to be informed about, which I hope your Honor will resolve. I am, your Honor, most obedient & humble servant to command. Josiah Dunn Additional Comments: NOTE: Nathan Brownson was elected governor of Georgia August, 1781 and only served until January 1982. The inside date of Nov. 2, 1981 is correct. The 1982 on the outside could have been an accidental repeat of the 2 from 'Nov. 2.' This could be a misspelling of Johnston. Thomas Johnston was paid by state of GA for building a fort on the Broad River. That’s near Kettle Creek, the area in which Josiah was supposedly killed c1782, and Thomas Johnston may have been married to Josiah’s sister, Susannah. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/richmond/military/revwar/letters/dunn170gmt.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/gafiles/ File size: 3.9 Kb