James Innes, Camp on the Banks of the Schuylkill to St. George Tucker, circa 1777 August 9
Scope and Contents
I wish you would mention my wish to the Council Board that I would be honored with the command of the State Artillery. I do not wish by any means that it should be understood that I incline by a change of situation in the miitary line to avoid the perils and labors of the continental service. The love of honor and rank are or ought to be the great principles of motion on the breast of a soldier. I stepped forth at the earliest period of the American contest and have since that time been the constant servant of my country. The army marches tomorrow to some centrical spot between Delaware and the North River. I wish with all my soul at this moment Burgoyne may not be in possession of Albany. Good news from France. The French are determined to support the credit of our Continental Currency.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1777 August 9
Creator
- From the Collection: Tucker-Coleman Family (Collector, Family)
- From the Collection: Coalter, John, 1769-1838 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Coleman, Cynthia Beverley Tucker Washington, 1832-1908 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Randolph, John, 1773-1833 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Tucker, Henry St. George, 1780-1848 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Tucker, St. George, 1752-1827 (Collector, Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 124.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository