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Hugh Wynne, Free Quaker V2: Sometime Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel On The Staff Of His Excellency General Washington is a historical novel written by S. Weir Mitchell. The book is the second volume of the Hugh Wynne, Free Quaker series and was first published in 1897. The story is set during the American Revolution and follows the life of Hugh Wynne, a Quaker who becomes a soldier in the Continental Army. Hugh is conflicted between his pacifist beliefs and his desire to fight for his country's independence. He eventually joins the army and serves as a staff officer for General George Washington.The novel explores Hugh's personal struggles, as well as the political and social issues of the time. It also depicts the military campaigns and battles of the Revolutionary War, including the Battle of Brandywine and the winter at Valley Forge.The book provides a vivid portrayal of life during the American Revolution and offers insights into the thoughts and feelings of those who lived through it. It is a well-researched and engaging historical novel that will appeal to readers interested in American history and the Revolutionary War.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.