George Washington to Robert Stewart, 8 December 1755

[Alexandria, 8 December 1755]

To Captain Robert Stewart, at Winchester.

You are hereby required to take charge of the Recruits sent to Winchester by Captain Gist, 1 whose Son you must order to proceed immediately and join his Father. 2

Captain Gist this day received one hundred pounds to recruit with; and the same Orders that were given to the other Officers on the 3d instant. &c.

G:W.