Dear Gwendolyn III,
It seems were here in New York are at war, same with the rest of the colonies, the so called “Continental Congress” as declared independence from the crown and has taken arms against the king, they have named this George Washington commander and chief of the army which is no more then the untrained local militia which are more loyal to the colonies of there birth than that of a unified “America”.
Personally I see this war over by Christmas and I wouldn’t be surprised if George Washington and his lot were dragged from their mothers chambers to be hanged for high treason, even with that in mind I must implore you to stay in London until it’s safe for you to return here, I have arranged a room for you at my cousins estate untill this war is over
Loving (insert male family member)
April 22 , 1773