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Nathanael Greene Collection of Correspondence: Finding Aid
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Description
This collection contains original letters of American Revolutionary War general Nathanael Greene (1742-1786), largely with Robert Morris and Henry Lee, and approximately 2700 transcriptions of Greene's military correspondence gathered by his grandson George Washington Greene (1811-1883).
Background
Nathanael Greene (1742-1786) was an American Revolutionary general. He commanded the Southern Department of the Continental Army from December 1780 to December 1781.
Extent
2 boxes and 15 volumes
Restrictions
The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher.
Availability
Open to qualified researchers by prior application through the Reader Services Department. For more information, contact Reader Services.