Letter, 18 Aug 1775.
Sent to Lt Gen Colin Campbell when a Lieutenant of the 55th Regiment of Foot at Charles Fort, Ireland from his father John Campbell, First Cashier of the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Discusses the posting of the 55th Regiment of Foot to America, departing 10th Sept 1775, and advises Colin to use his brother John Campbell as his attorney to see to his affairs while he is abroad.
Associated with American War of Independence (1775-1783).
From a collection of papers and other items associated with Lt Gen Colin Campbell, Lt Governor of Gibraltar, 1750-1850 (c).