Parker, Richard (fl. 1777) to George Weedon
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06498.01 Author/Creator: Parker, Richard (fl. 1777) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 30 March 1777 Pagination: 1 p. : docket : address ; 22.4 x 17.2 cm. Order a Copy
Possibly written by Colonel Richard Parker. Congratulates Weedon, in Fredericksburg, Virginia, on a recent promotion (possibly his promotion to Brigadier General in February 1777). Parker notes, "Mr. Purdie has given me a good deal of uneasiness by killing my son Major Parker but that is now relieved by a letter I have received from him since his death dated the 13th Feb..." Asks that Weedon inform him what he knows of Major Parker, including what condition his son was in when Weedon last saw him. Writes, "I have two other sons in the second Regimt. who the last time I heard from them were at Philada. under innoculation I should be glad to hear something of them if possible."
Dear Sir,
I sincerely congratulate you on your late preferment, it ever gives me pleasure to find merit rewarded, and I have no doubt of your distinguishing yourself in the post you now enjoy as well as you have hitherto done in that you formerly held.
Mr. Purdie has given me a good deal of uneasiness by killing my son Major Parker but that is now relieved by a Letter I have received from him since his death dated the 13th Feb. [struck: Since] however this is a long while to be without hearing from him and you will greatly oblige me in leting me know what you can of him; if you left him well and when; I have two other Sons in the second Regimt who the last time I heard from them were at Philada. under innoculation I shall be glad to hear something of them if possible. wishing you every happiness
I am Dr Sir
Your friend & very Hble Sert
Richd Parker
March 30th. 1777
[address leaf]
Brigadier General George Weedon Esq
Fredericksburg
[docket]
Richd Parker
1777
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