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Eddis, William, 1745-

Royalist; born in England about 1745; came to America in 1769, and settled in Annapolis, Md. He was surveyor of customs till the troubles between the colonies and the home government became so strong that it was unsafe for royalists to remain in the country. On June 11, 1776, he was ordered, with others, by the patriot “Committee of observation,” to leave the country before Aug. 1. His time, however, was extended, and he continued in office till April, 1777, when he returned to England. He was the author of Letters from America.

Harper and Brothers Publishers. . New York. 1902.

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