Lot 179
Scarce War of 1812 Letter Written by a Former Solder Who Wants to Fight Again For His Country. Autograph letter signed by Peter West, one page, 10 x 7½", Barth, February 22, 1813. The former soldier writes in vaguely-phonetic English to the Honorable Joseph King at Barth, referring to repeated offers to serve his country wherever he can do the most good. "…it would be my Chouse to gard sum fort I beleve I can Rase a Cumpany in a few Days. I have ben in two wares before this from a solger to an ofiser…my Cuntrey calles on Every frind…" He offers to fight at home or abroad and believes the Tories are the principal cause of the war: "the cused toreyes Rejoice at Every misforten…" and it "is more than I can indure…" He leaves the matter in King's hands and signs off "from your frind the unknown to you." Toning and small edge splits. An interesting letter from a patriotic man. War of 1812 letters are scarce. Estimate Value $300 - UP
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