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Letter of recommendation from Hardy Murfree to Jethro Sumner concerning John Brickell
Murfree, Hardy
June 01, 1782
Volume 16, Pages 620-621

LT. COL. H. MURFREE TO BRIGADIER GENERAL SUMNER.

1st June, 1782.

Sir:

Mr. John Brickell informs me he would be glad to enter into the army, if he could get an appointment. I told him I would mention

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it to you, and hereafter should there be Subalterns wanting, I thought he might get an appointment. You are acquainted with him, and if you think he would do, and officers wanting, your appointing him will much Oblige.

Your M. Hum. Servt.,
H. MURFREE.