William Tate's Request To Reenlist

Tate

Charleston (S.C.)
15th Nov. 1811

Sir,

The President's address has reached me; the indications of approaching war are more distinct than hitherto; I have therefore to request the honor of having my name enrolled, for the second time, in the list of defenders of the country......

Wm Tate

Late a head of Brigade in  _ French Army