George Washington to Thomas Waggener, October 8, 1755

[Fredericksburg, 8 October 1755]

To Captain Thomas Waggener: Virginia Regiment.

After appointing what Officers you think most proper to your Command; I would have you leave some Officer whom you think most capable, to Recruit about Alexandria; and to Receive the Recruits which shall be sent to that Rendezvous; with Orders, that as soon as he shall collect a Party of about twenty Men, he is to send them off to Winchester, with a Subaltern or a Trusty Sergeant. If there should be any more Officers than you think necessary for your Command, and the Recruits which shall be left in Alexandria; you are to send them to Recruit, with orders to Rendezvous at Alexandria, precisely on the 20th. 1

If Powder and Lead can not be had in Alexandria, you are to apply to Mr George Mason, who will Supply you with what you think proper. I am &c.

G:W.