[Alexandria, 11 September 1755] To Captain William Peachy, of the Virginia Regiment. You are hereby Ordered, as soon as you arrive in Town with your Recruits, to put yourself under…
[Alexandria, 11 September 1755] Instructions for Lieutenant Colonel Stephen. 1st So soon as you arrive in Alexandria, you are to take upon you the command of the Troops that are…
[Fredericksburg, 6 September 1755] To Captain Robert Spotswood, of the Virginia Regiment. As soon as you arrive in Town with your Recruits, you are to put yourself under the Command…
[Fredericksburg, 6 September 1755] Orders for Mr Commissary Dick You are hereby ordered, to ascertain as near as possible the Country–s Debts, that they may be transmitted to the Governour.…
[Fredericksburg, 6 September 1755] Instructions for Major Lewis. 1st So soon as you arrive in Town, you are to take upon you the Command of the Troops that are Recruited,…
[Fredericksburg, 6 September 1755] To Captain Peter Hogg, of the Virginia Regiment. You are hereby Ordered, and strictly commanded, to repair immediately, upon the Receipt of this, to Jackson–s River,…
[Mount Vernon, 14 August 1755] To Charles Lewis Esqr. Caroline Cty Dear Sir I return most you my unfeigned thanks for your hearty demonstrations expressions of Friendship, in & kind…
[Mount Vernon, 14 August 1755] To Warner Lewis Esqr. Gloucester Cty Dear Sir After returning the you my most sincere, and grateful thanks for your kind condolance on my late…
[Mount Vernon, 14 August 1755] To Mrs Washington near Frederickg Honourd Madam If it is in my power to avoid going to the Ohio again, I shall, but if the…
[Mount Vernon, 2 August 1755] To Mr Collin Campbell Deputy Adgutt Genl Sir The Army under the Comd of G: Braddock has met with an fortunate defeat, –¨ erasure –©…