He had hoped to enter the army following the model of his oldest brother, but that sentiment soon passed. His father believed Peter was destined to enter one of the liberal professions, and sent him to Staten Island in 1760 to be tutored by the Rev.
He had hoped to join the army following the model of his oldest brother, but that sentiment soon faded. His father believed Peter was destined for one of the liberal professions, and sent him to Staten Island in 1760 to be tutored by the Rev.