Dear Sirs, Madams and all Others,
I have the Honour and greatest Pleasure to be able to introduce myself to You. As I am sure you have been made aware, I am Lieutenant Colonel Richard Kidder Meade, currently serving as an Aide-de-Camp under this Excellency, the Commander in Chief of the continental Army - George Washington.
Virginia is my place of Birth, I was educated in England and was made a widower and bereaved parent a few short years after returning to America. I have Years of Experience with Horses in all areas of work and, next to much letter writing, do much work as courier for all Correspondence to and from the camp Headquarters at the moment. Despite my colleagues being nuisances most of the time I would do anything for them.
I will try to answer all questions or tasks you may send my way to the best of my ability, though there may be some things I will not be permitted to answer as not to sacrifice important Intelligence. I am aware of some Persons associated with the Enemy being able to read whatever I send here, so I must be careful.
All Mail is welcome, may that be Questions, general Correspondence or Mail pertaining to our Cause.
i have the hnr to be your mst hbl&obt servt
RKMeade, A.D.C.

















