Greene still lay at the Round O, where he secured the rice and other provisions from the enemy, by sending out patroles of cavalry as far as Dorchester: but he had not yet received a supply of ammunition for his infantry, and Marion was also without that indispensible Muniment of war.
"A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion"
William Dobein James
The Americans, who were evidently taken by surprise at their intentions of attack being known, were silent, while he continued- "Gentlemen, it may appear somewhat strange that a garrison, possessing the natural strength of a powerful position-supplied with abundant ammunition and every Muniment of war-should despatch a flag of truce on the eve of an attack, in preference to waiting for the moment, when a sharp and well-prepared reception might best attest its vigilance and discipline.
"The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer, Complete"
Charles James Lever (1806-1872)
There's old Watts's Muniment down by the side of the choir.
"Faces and Places"
Henry William Lucy