Irvine, Charles (1756-1819) to Alexander Irvine
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01450.023.03 Author/Creator: Irvine, Charles (1756-1819) Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 March 1781 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; 22.5 x 18.5 cm. Order a Copy
Written to his brother in Aberdeen, Scotland. States that since his last letter, he has decided not to take the first ship to New York and to wait for the convoy as it is safer. Reports that he wrote to Mr. Moir in order to get credit with the agents of the British regiment which he is trying to enter but that the agents will not give credit without having the money in their hands. He hopes Mr. Moir will be able to assist him and asks his brother to speak to him to help get things settled so he can get this promotion. Explains that his state of affairs is unfavorable and that he cannot get any money until Lord Erroll's estate is sold, which could be years from now. Gives love to Mrs. Irvine and friends. Charles Irvine was an ensign in the British army during the Revolutionary War.
Charles Irvine served in the British Army for fifteen years before going on half pay. But he soon returned, and eventually rose to the rank of major general.
Alexander Irvine was the Eighteenth Laird of Drum. He was involved in a number of financial squabbles during his early life.
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