Irvine, Charles, 1756-1819 to Alexander Irvine

GLC01450.023.07

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GLC#
GLC01450.023.07-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
circa October 1781
Author/Creator
Irvine, Charles, 1756-1819
Title
to Alexander Irvine
Place Written
Staten Island, New York
Pagination
3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 18.5 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
American Revolution, 1763-1783
Sub-Era
The War for Independence

Charles Irvine writes to his brother in Aberdeen, Scotland that mail has been very irregular. The last letter he received from Alexander was dated September 20. Comments that to the satisfaction of troops in New York, he has heard that Great Britain will continue the war. Reports that they are expecting a needed reinforcement of troops and ships. They do not know where the Continental army will strike next. Informs that they will be on Staten Island for the coming months. Discusses his need for finances and says he has been living very frugally since joining the regiment. Asks him to have his Aunt Mary and Bell get a few strong, plain shirts made and sent to him as soon as possible. Gives his love to their mother and friends. Charles Irvine was a soldier in the British army during the Revolutionary War. Letter is undated so date is inferred from content and from the dates of other letters in the group.

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