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Letter to Editor
March 30, 1776
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Lt. William Linn writes to defend Capt. Gibson's company of regulars against prejudicial reports of an incident with Col. Hugh Mercer of the third battalion. He includes General Howe's orders from March 17, 1776, in which Mercer publicly acknowledges his wrongdoing and expresses regret.
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Messrs DIXON & HUNTER
I am informed that a report has gone abroad much to the prejudice of Capt. Gibson's company of regulars, whereof I have the honour to be first Lieutenant, and at present command (the Captain being absent) respecting what happened betwixt Col. Hugh Mercer, of the third battalion, and them. Therefore I think it my duty to clear up their characters, and am of opinion that subjoining of General Howe's orders, given the 15th of March, will be thought sufficient for that purpose.
WILLIAM LINN.
HEAD QUARTERS, March 17, 1776.
General Orders.
Col. Mercer; sensible that he exceeded the line of duty in his treatment of Capt. Gibson's company, has requested the commanding officer to declare, in orders, that he had no personal intention in any thing he did, and in this public manner desires to acknowledge he was wrong, and assures the company he is sorry for what happened. The commanding officer is of opinion that this officer-like acknowledgment of the Colonel's ought to be satisfactory to the company.
I am informed that a report has gone abroad much to the prejudice of Capt. Gibson's company of regulars, whereof I have the honour to be first Lieutenant, and at present command (the Captain being absent) respecting what happened betwixt Col. Hugh Mercer, of the third battalion, and them. Therefore I think it my duty to clear up their characters, and am of opinion that subjoining of General Howe's orders, given the 15th of March, will be thought sufficient for that purpose.
WILLIAM LINN.
HEAD QUARTERS, March 17, 1776.
General Orders.
Col. Mercer; sensible that he exceeded the line of duty in his treatment of Capt. Gibson's company, has requested the commanding officer to declare, in orders, that he had no personal intention in any thing he did, and in this public manner desires to acknowledge he was wrong, and assures the company he is sorry for what happened. The commanding officer is of opinion that this officer-like acknowledgment of the Colonel's ought to be satisfactory to the company.
What sub-type of article is it?
Informative
Persuasive
What themes does it cover?
Military War
What keywords are associated?
Capt Gibson Company
Col Hugh Mercer
General Howe Orders
Military Incident
1776 Acknowledgment
What entities or persons were involved?
William Linn
Messrs Dixon & Hunter
Letter to Editor Details
Author
William Linn
Recipient
Messrs Dixon & Hunter
Main Argument
to clear the characters of capt. gibson's company from prejudicial reports regarding an incident with col. hugh mercer by presenting general howe's orders showing mercer's acknowledgment of error.
Notable Details
Quotes General Howe's Orders Dated March 17, 1776
Col. Mercer Acknowledges Exceeding Duty And Expresses Regret