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Camden August 24th 1780

Dear brother,

I take this opportunity to inform you that I was on the 18th Inst made Prisoner of war whence I received Four wounds none of which are mortal. I Had the misfortune to loose all of my baggage and no money will replace it but Hard You will please therefore to Colect what hard money you can and send it by Capn Gassaway who is Come For that purpose.

I send you 1900 Dollars which you will please to Exchange For Hard money. Should be glad you would Send me as Large a Sum as you can.

No more at present only my Love to all friends �

and am Dr Brother yours Very
Sincerely
Thomas Woolford Prisoner war

#2319, Feinstone Collection
Submitted by Bobby Moss. Transcribed by John Robertson.