letter
copy of the act relative to the military establishment of the United States
my health is much impaired
wound I received on 20th August 1794
hopeful prospect
rendered capable of discharging that duty
my greatest pleasure
abandoned at an early part of my life every prospect held out by my friends
I entered the army very young
determination to follow the profession of arms
to be obliged to retire in consequence of my wound
a circumstance I should unwillingly subscribe to
I should hope for a further indulgence.