Benjamin Rush (Philadelphia) letter to [General Nathanael Greene n.p.], 1782 April 15

Containers:

Box 1, Folder 15

Creator:

Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813

Extent:

1 Leaves

Scope and content:

Rush congratulates Greene on his successes in North Carolina, then recommends that he move from Rhode Island to South Carolina, which is more active in manners and government and would suit him better. He then comments upon the country's need for Confederation and for a national character built upon something more than resentment of Great Britain.

Acquisition information:

Gift of Josiah Charles Trent Collection, 1956

Physical description:

4 pages; 24 cm

Alternative form available:

2-page transcript available

Subjects:

Nationalism -- United States -- History -- 18th century

Names:

Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786

Places:

United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783

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