Irvine, Charles, 1756-1819 to Alexander Irvine
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.023.10 Author/Creator: Irvine, Charles, 1756-1819 Place Written: Staten Island, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: March 20, 1782 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; 23 x 19 cm. Order a Copy
Written to his brother in Aberdeen, Scotland. States that he got a letter from Mr. Moir about his financial affairs. His regiment is under orders for embarkation so he had to request 40 pounds from Moir to prepare. Discusses his pending promotion in rank and the finances involved with it. Informs him that they do not know where the regiment will be sent but some think the West Indies. Gives love to family and friends. Charles Irvine was a soldier in the British army during the Revolutionary War.
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