Ever wonder what all that text really says on the new Meeting Place structure? The selected text is actually taken from the George Washington Papers at the Library of Congress in letters that Nathanael Greene wrote to George Washington. It looks gorgeous when the sunlight hits it right and you can view selections on the ground below. Or you can head to Meeting Place with a mirror and check out the reflection for yourself. You can check out the full text here: Nathanael Greene to George Washington: Camp, Guilford Court House, 9 February, 1781: …Lord Cornwallis has been constantly in pursuit… …between the shallow ford upon the Yadkin and Salem… …happily crossed the Catawba… …the evening before a great rain… …the prisoners were got over the Yadkin on their march for the Dan River… …The enemy crossed at McCowens Ford… ….pretty smart skirmish happened between a party of our riflemen and the advance of the enemy near the ford… ...We had secured all the boats and the river was so high that the enemy could not follow… …Heavy rains, deep creeks, bad roads, poor horses, and broken harness… …retire beyond the Roanoke immediately… Nathanael Greene to George Washington: Head Quarters, Iron Works, North Carolina, 10 March, 1781: …had been upon such a loose and uncertain footing ever since we crossed the Dan… Nathanael Greene to George Washington: Camp, near the Iron Works, 10 miles from Guilford Court House, 18 March, 1781: …Camp,near the Iron Works, 10 miles from Guilford Court House, 18 March, 1781… …unsuccessful action with Lord Cornwallis on the 15th… …None fired more than twice, and very few more than once, and near one half not at all… …The service here is extremely severe, and the officers and soldiers bear it with a degree of patience that does them the highest honor. I have never taken off my clothes since I left the Pedee. I was taken with a fainting last night, owing, I imagine, to excessive fatigue and constant watching… …I beg my best respects to Mrs. Washington. With esteem and regard I am your Excellencies most obedient & humble servant Nathanael Greene…
Posted on: Fri, 30 May 2014 20:00:00 +0000
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