George Washington to Daniel Fitzhugh, 21 April 1756

[Winchester, 21 April 1756]

To Mr Daniel Fitzhugh. Merchant in Fredericksburgh. Sir,

You will please, immediately on receipt hereof, to send up upon Horses, what powder belonging to the Country may be at Fredericksburgh–€”Should there be none of the Countrys, get two Barrels from the Merchants; which charge to my Accompt. If that quantity can not be procured, send any lesser quantity that can be got. 1 I beg you will lose no time herein; by which you will oblige Yours

G:W.