At the commencement of this present contest, with the rest of my Patriotick Brethren, I step’d forth, in defence of my Countries Liberty., which I then priz’d, and still esteem, beyond all the Opulence, and Felicity, this World can Afford. The Fatigues and hardships I have endur’d, since the War, have Ruin’d my constitution, and Render’d me incapable, of doing any service, for my Country, in the Field; ’Tis with the Utmost Regret, I attempt to solicit your Excellency to Grant me a Discharge, from the Service; my circumstances demand it; it is impossable for me to endure, either the Fatigues of a March or the inclemency of Weather. must entreat your Excellency to Favour my Petition, and am with every Sentiment of Esteem Your Excellencies Most Obedient and Very Humble Servant