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 chronicles the life of Hugh Wynne, a young Quaker, whose story happens during the American Revolution. Hugh's life shows the problems he faces in balancing what he believes and what society expects of him in a country going through big changes. The story starts with his childhood in Pennsylvania, exploring his family, school experiences, and relationships. The sternness of his father and the kindness of his mother shape who he becomes. The narrative gives us detailed memories, such as his early schooling, his relationships with his mother, and his history of his family. This detailed background tells the story of the identity-shaping challenges he will face as he grows up during the revolution against the British.