Hugh Wynne, Free Quaker: Sometime Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel on the Staff of His Excellency General Washington

Hugh Wynne, Free Quaker, written by S. Weir Mitchell and published in 1897, is a historical novel set during the American Revolution. The story follows Hugh Wynne, a Quaker navigating his identity and beliefs while serving as a brevet lieutenant-colonel on General Washington's staff. Through his personal experiences and conflicts, including a feud with a Tory cousin, the novel explores themes of loyalty, identity, and the societal expectations of the time. Notable for its vivid depiction of historical events, the book provides insight into the life of a young man caught between his convictions and the revolutionary spirit of early America.