Letter from Alexander Spotswood to Colonel George Washington. [1775-04-30] Spotswood, Alexander. [S4-V2-p0447] [Document Details][Complete Volume]

Alexander Spotswood to Col. George Washington

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ALEXANDER SPOTSWOOD TO COL. GEORGE WASHINGTON.

Fredericksburgh, April 30, 1775.

SIR: It is imagined, that the first thing which will come on the carpet at the meeting of Congress, will be that of

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establishing regular armies throughout the Continent on pay. If such a thing should take place, there is not the least doubt that you will have the command of the whole forces in this Colony. In that case, I shall ever esteem you as my best friend, if you will use your interest in procuring me a commission; or, should the power of appointing officers be vested in you, and you should think proper to confer so great an honour on me, as qualifying me to be one of your officers, you will find me, as I have always been, ready to serve my Country gratis in the glorious cause of liberty, at the risk of my life and fortune.

I am extremely glad to inform you, that, after a long debate, it was at last agreed we should not march to Williamsburgh. I am, with respect, &c.

ALEXANDER SPOTSWOOD.

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