You+Jin+(Christan+Manet)'s+Letter

Dear John,

I must ask for your well-being in this time of hardships. I was in such confusion whether to be glad for victory in Colonies or be saddened by such things. I am doing fine. My Father is in difficult situation and is slowly turning toward the Patriots. Since most of colonists pressuring us and testing where our loyalties lie. The British do not trust us, nor do our neighbors. Father considers it more reasonable to take sides with the colonists who would represent OUR interest, not the British. It is too sad that we not no longer considered “English.” My brothers and Sisters are still carefree though war does not have any effect on my innocent siblings. Food is scare as ever in this bitter winter, but we do share what is left with our Church members and doing our best to avoid soldiers in the area. I must say the conflict between the Colonies and Britain was inevitable, but I wished this war had never happened. You probably know that a lot of terrible things that happened through newspaper. It says the tragic death of 5 colonies in Lexington and Concord started the Revolutionary War. However, I still feel like it started long ago from Boston Tea Party. Not that it matters very much now. I earnestly hope that the Battle of Bunker Hill did not affect you though it occurred in Boston, Massachusetts, last year. I was praying for your safety and I have heard you were okay. General Howe, that treacherous man tried to turn Loyalists to swear allegiance to King George III. Even though I am a Torie myself and had full allegiance to the King, I would not choose such a method to betray my neighbors. As I said, we are in a difficult situation, John. We must take either side. I have decided to follow Father. I predict that even if we stay loyal to Britain and Colonies lose, King George would not reward our loyalties, considering how ignorant they(British) are of us. Moreover, if Colonist win, which assuredly with French alliances, we will be driven out of the country or lose our properties for being Loyalist. I am not asking you to do the same, I am just letting you know that now my position has changed. I no longer want to have my loyalties lie with Britain who has looked upon us as inferior. Ultimately, I hope you the very best and look forward to hear from you