Irish Mother's American Revolution Letter to Son Goes to Auction

A historical letter from an Irish mother, Catherine Wilson, pleading with her son to abandon his role in the American Revolution and return home for marriage, is set to go to auction.

17 Aug, 10:28 — 17 Aug, 10:28

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Letter from Irish mother asks son to leave George Washington’s side and return home for marriage

Catherine Wilson pleaded with Dublin son to abandon his role during the American Revolution in letter now going to auction

By Senan Molony

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Irish Mother's American Revolution Letter to Son Goes to Auction

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Letter from Irish mother asks son to leave George Washington’s side and return home for marriage

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