The earlier the position is fixed upon, the better for quartering the army. I wish your Excellency, therefore, as soon as you have decided in your mind the places and force requisite for each side of the North River, and the garrison for these fortifications, would please to acquaint me therewith, as it will be a more perfect guide to my conduct, in making the preparations for cantoning the army.


Letter to George Washington (November 1779)

Nathanael Greene Quotes

The earlier the position is fixed upon, the better for quartering the army. I wish your Excellency, therefore, as soon as you have decided in your...

The earlier the position is fixed upon, the better for quartering the army. I wish your Excellency, therefore, as soon as you have decided in your...

The earlier the position is fixed upon, the better for quartering the army. I wish your Excellency, therefore, as soon as you have decided in your...

The earlier the position is fixed upon, the better for quartering the army. I wish your Excellency, therefore, as soon as you have decided in your...