Band of brothers
Tappan 12th August 1780
6 o"Clock P.M.
Gentlemen, -
Let us entreat you by the sacred ties of Honor, friendship & Patriotism - well to Consider the measure recommended by us last evening - & however your feelings may be wounded - reflect that ages yet to come may owe the happiness, or misery, to the Decision of this hour. - Your own fate is so Involved with that of your Country's, that the same cause which hurts the one, will mortally wound the other.
For God's sake, be yourselves - and as a band of Brothers - rise superior to every Injury - whether real or Imaginary - at least for this Campaign, which probably will produce a Conviction to the World - that America owes her freedom to the temporary sacrifice you now make.
You will also reflect that this is a favor solicited by men who would bleed to Death, drop by drop, to defend your honor - as well as your very Affectionate
Hum'l Serv'ts
Anthony Wayne
Wm Irvine
Letter to Field Officers of the Pennsylvania Line.
6 o"Clock P.M.
Gentlemen, -
Let us entreat you by the sacred ties of Honor, friendship & Patriotism - well to Consider the measure recommended by us last evening - & however your feelings may be wounded - reflect that ages yet to come may owe the happiness, or misery, to the Decision of this hour. - Your own fate is so Involved with that of your Country's, that the same cause which hurts the one, will mortally wound the other.
For God's sake, be yourselves - and as a band of Brothers - rise superior to every Injury - whether real or Imaginary - at least for this Campaign, which probably will produce a Conviction to the World - that America owes her freedom to the temporary sacrifice you now make.
You will also reflect that this is a favor solicited by men who would bleed to Death, drop by drop, to defend your honor - as well as your very Affectionate
Hum'l Serv'ts
Anthony Wayne
Wm Irvine
Letter to Field Officers of the Pennsylvania Line.
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