Dear Mother

February 6, 1763
 
Dear mother,
 
There has been some talk of the president declaring war on the British. I would not blame him if he did. Although war is not good in the Catholic Church the British are treating us rather horrid. Did you know that they put a tax on every paper that we print! I bet in Canada there is no such thing. I am so glad that the president is taking charge to gain liberty.
 
I am going to tell you that if there is a war then I will sign up to be drafted. This is my decision and nothing you do will change it. I want my name to go down in history as one of the valiant fighters of this godforsaken war.
 
Your son,
  Christopher Hadfeild