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Roger Alden a graduate from Yale in 1773, who took arms in the revolutionary war, He served along side general Nathanael Greene.

Alden was commissioned as Lieutenant and Adjutant when he served under Colonel Philip B. Bradley. Alden spent time in the army he became a Captain-Lieutenant during the revolution when he was serving under Colonel Zebulon Butler. Most of his time during the war was with the Second Connecticut Regiment, the time when he sent a letter to the president at the time which was that of George Washington. Alden soon found himself finding a new passion and eventually decided to follow his new interests in law. Alden resigned on February 10, 1781 from the army and moved Stratford, Connecticut where he began his study in Law. He was brought under the wing of William Samuel Johnson father of a woman and future wife of Alden, named Gloriana Ann. After being married for only two years Alden found himself moving on very quickly as he became the deputy secretary to the Continental Congress in June of 1785. In 1795 Alden decided to move to Meadville, Pennsylvania until his death on Nov. 5, 1836.

Letter to Washington
Since I have had the Honour of serving in the Army under Your Excellency’s command, my satisfaction has been equal to my appointments. Such is my present situation, that a regard to my future Happiness, now impels me to ask a Dismission. To a Mind, not flattered by Success, nor depressed with Misfortunes, the small concerns of others may appear trifling—this would make a particular detail of my feelings, and circumstances, disgusting.Was I possessed of a fortune to bear the Expences—A Constitution to endure the fatigues, and an Heart to withstand the Temptations, incident to the Life of a Soldier, perhaps my Vanity is so great, that it might induce me to give my Ambition the Appearance of Patriotism—but I cannot do such Violence to my feelings, as to sacrifice my Happiness to my Pride, or make a shew of Principles, which are not the Sentiments of my Heart. Neither my Character or Influence is so important or necessary, that my Country will need my services, or the Army require my Continuance. It is mortifying to quit an employment, to which a person is attached from Principle and Affection, when it cannot be done with reputation. Tho my present determinations may be censurable, yet I hope all my past conduct is not liable to the same Imputation. If not, a single mark of your Excellency’s Approbation, would do me more Honour, and afford me more Satisfaction, than all the Distinctions and Emoluments my Country can give—but as I have no Merit to boast, I have no favours or rewards to ask. If my Request can be granted, it will be very acceptable, & acknowledged with Gratitude by Your Excellency’s Most obedient Humble Servant

R. Alden Capn 2d Connect. Regt

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Please keep Talk Page Guidelines in mind. It appears like the above should be moved to a sandbox or draft space. Thanks in advance. - NsTaGaTr (Talk) 19:54, 23 October 2017 (UTC)

Will delete soon just making it and then taking it down. Thanks User:NsTaGaTr