From Thomas Turner (unpublished)
Corsic, December 2, 1778
Sir

I make Bold to trouble You with these few Lines hoping You will be so kind to informe me, if won Captain Thos. Turner Is in Your Service, as I am informed he is, but am not Sure. Would be Glad of the honour of hereing it from You, I can Assure You if So, that nothing will Give me more Pleasure Then to have a Father to fight in So Noble a Cause. Sir I wish You and all your undertakings the Greatest Success And I remain My Lord Your Lordships most Obediant and humble Servant

Thomas Turner

p. s. You will Please to Direct To Monsieur Monsieur Thomas Turner Officier du Regiment de Berwick Irelandaise en Corsic [i. e. Croissic]
To the Right Honrbl. Doctor Frankling
Endorsed: Thomas Turner      2. xbre 1778.
631075 = 028-182a001.html