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William Fairfax to George Washington, July 5, 1754
Alexandria 5th July 1754 Dear Sir I came hither at our Governor–s Request to view Captn Clarke–s Compa. & Captn Rutherford–s under the Care & Command of Capt. Ogilvie, who…
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Letters from William Fairfax
William Fairfax was a British-born American customs official, judge, planter and politician who spent much of his life in the colony of Virginia. Fairfax served as Collector of Customs in Barbados, Chief Justice and governor of the Bahamas; and Customs agent in Marblehead, Massachusetts, before being reassigned to the Colony of Virginia.
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William Fairfax to George Washington, July 10, 1754
Belvoir. 10th July 1754 Dear Sir I did my Self the Pleasure to write to You by Majr Thos Clarke now on his March from Alexandria, but He appeard to…
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William Fairfax to George Washington, September 5, 1754
Williamsburg, 5. Sept. 1754 Sir, Capt. Stobo by the trust and care of Delaware George had a letter conveyed to the Governor, in which advice was by no means to…
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William Fairfax to George Washington, June 28, 1755
Wmsburg 28th June 1755 1 Sir I rec–d your Favor of the 7th inst. which I Show–d to our particular Friends. We rejoyce at your safe Return with the necessary…
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William Fairfax to George Washington, July 26, 1755
Belvoir. 26. July 1755 Dear Sir Your safe Return gives an uncommon Joy to Us and will no Doubt be sympathiz–d by all true Lovers of Heroick Virtue. From our…
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William Fairfax to George Washington, October 20, 1755
Wmsburg 20th Octr 1755 Sir I had the Pleasure to receive your Favor by Colo. Stephen. 1 As the Genl Assembly is Summond to meet the 27th inst. which may…