Irvine, Charles, 1756-1819 to Alexander Irvine
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.023.01 Author/Creator: Irvine, Charles, 1756-1819 Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 27, 1781 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; 22.5 x 18.5 cm. Order a Copy
Written to his brother in Aberdeen, Scotland. States that he wrote awhile ago but has not heard from him since. Remarks that he purchased his commission in the 57th regiment in the British army and expects to get it soon. He wishes he did it awhile ago because he is very short on money and has already borrowed to appropriately outfit himself. Asks his brother if he can borrow 100 pounds right away since he will not be in the country for long. Gives love to Irvine's wife. Charles Irvine was an ensign in the British army during the Revolutionary War.
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