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Letter to Editor
July 25, 1777
The Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg, Virginia
What is this article about?
Archibald Cash writes to refute an advertisement labeling him a deserter by Capt. Thomas Ewell, explaining he attempted to repay a borrowed sum of 20 dollars with 71.4s tendered but refused, and affirms his willingness to serve his country and pay the debt upon demand.
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Mr. Purdie,
OBSERVING in your paper of June 20th the name of Archibald Cash advertised as a deserter, by capt. Thomas Ewell, you will please to inform the publick, that I borrowed 20 dollars of him, and sent soon after, by a friend, 71. 4s. to repay him. The money was tendered, but capt. Ewell would not receive it; therefore, I submit to the publick what right he has to publish me in the publick papers. Notwithstanding, I am willing, and ready, upon any pressing emergency, to serve my country without being advertised or taken up as a deserter; and am ready, able, and willing, to pay capt. Ewell the money when demanded.
ARCHIBALD CASH.
OBSERVING in your paper of June 20th the name of Archibald Cash advertised as a deserter, by capt. Thomas Ewell, you will please to inform the publick, that I borrowed 20 dollars of him, and sent soon after, by a friend, 71. 4s. to repay him. The money was tendered, but capt. Ewell would not receive it; therefore, I submit to the publick what right he has to publish me in the publick papers. Notwithstanding, I am willing, and ready, upon any pressing emergency, to serve my country without being advertised or taken up as a deserter; and am ready, able, and willing, to pay capt. Ewell the money when demanded.
ARCHIBALD CASH.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Informative
What themes does it cover?
Military War
What keywords are associated?
Deserter Advertisement
Debt Repayment
Military Service
Archibald Cash
Thomas Ewell
What entities or persons were involved?
Archibald Cash
Mr. Purdie
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Archibald Cash
Recipient
Mr. Purdie
Main Argument
archibald cash denies being a deserter, states he attempted to repay capt. thomas ewell's loan but the payment was refused, questions the right to advertise him, and offers to serve his country and pay the debt when demanded.
Notable Details
Advertised As Deserter In Paper Of June 20th
Borrowed 20 Dollars
Tendered 71. 4s. Via Friend
Willing To Serve Country On Emergency