Publisher's Synopsis
""Letters of J. Downing, Major, Downingville Militia, Second Brigade to His Old Friend, Mr. Dwight, of the New York Daily Advertiser"" is a collection of humorous letters written by the fictional character, J. Downing, to his friend Mr. Dwight. J. Downing is a Major in the Downingville Militia and his letters detail his experiences and observations as a military man. The letters are written in a satirical style and poke fun at various aspects of military life and the political landscape of the time. The book is a humorous and entertaining read that provides insight into the social and political climate of the early 19th century.Pseud. Of Charles Augustus Davis.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.
