Revolutionary general whose daring tactics earned him the nickname “Mad Anthony.” War-dated ALS signed “Ant. Wayne,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, June 1, 1782. Letter to Lieutenant Colonel James Jackson. In part, “The extreme of caution will be necessary to guard against any attempt that the Enemy may be induced to make with a view to obliterate the disgrace they experienced the night of the 21st ultimo, as well as from other political matters at this Crisis. I also wish it an Opening Offer to put it in your power to try the mettle of your boys once more, previous to the dissolution of the Infantry; for which purpose I shall send you a Corps of good rifle men tomorrow sufficient to counteract the Indians.” In very good condition, with several tape repairs to partial horizontal separations on reverse, some scattered light toning and some scattered ink flecks. After the surrender of Cornwallis, Wayne was ordered to take troops to South Carolina and then to Georgia to drive the British out. His first objective was Savannah. As a result of several battles Savannah was evacuated by the enemy on July 11, 1782. Lieutenant Colonel James Jackson had the honor of leading Wayne's victorious troops into the city. He then negotiated peace treaties with both the Creek and Cherokee, for which Georgia rewarded him with the gift of a large rice plantation. LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
