Post by abel bachelor on Apr 20, 2016 13:18:26 GMT -5
My Dear Friends,
A post rider from Boston appeared at the door of Governor Trumbull at about 12 of the clock this afternoon, bearing tragic news of fighting between the Kings regulars and the militia of Lexington. It is unknown at this time how many are killed or wounded but it is feared to be many.
The Governor has called a special session of the General Assembly to compose a Connecticut response to this crisis. Captain Arnold is calling out the militia of New Haven to gather at the town green as to be ready to march top Boston at soon as possible. I intend to go with him, against the protest of my wife, but as for me, my country cries loudest. I do not know what lays ahead of me, or if I am to survive, but I will always treasure your friendship. Until we meet again, I remain always,
Yr. dearest friend,
ABachelor
A post rider from Boston appeared at the door of Governor Trumbull at about 12 of the clock this afternoon, bearing tragic news of fighting between the Kings regulars and the militia of Lexington. It is unknown at this time how many are killed or wounded but it is feared to be many.
The Governor has called a special session of the General Assembly to compose a Connecticut response to this crisis. Captain Arnold is calling out the militia of New Haven to gather at the town green as to be ready to march top Boston at soon as possible. I intend to go with him, against the protest of my wife, but as for me, my country cries loudest. I do not know what lays ahead of me, or if I am to survive, but I will always treasure your friendship. Until we meet again, I remain always,
Yr. dearest friend,
ABachelor