British cavalry officer (1748-1818) who commanded troops in the Third Anglo-Mysore War. ALS signed “J. Floyd, Col: in Ind:,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.25 x 9, June 30, 1784. Letter to a gentleman, in part: "In consequence of your letter of the 20th of June, wherein you gave me full power, & permission to enlist Men for the 23d Light Dragoons—I have, accordingly, enlisted about Fifty at St. Thome. In the same letter you inform me this Government has agreed to give Bills on the Court of Directors for the Recruiting Service, & that, as I appear to have sufficient Funds, my zeal will prompt me to receive those Bills as Money." In very good to fine condition, with some light stains, and old mounting remnants along the hinge.
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