John Martin to George Washington, August 30, 1755

30 Augt 1755

Sir

The Under Sherif of this County Carries Down three Deserters which were taken up here and as they are of our Brave Blues, 1 I most Earnestly Intreat your Interest in Procuring a Pardon for them. Smith has a Sweetheart & 2 Children here & Barker a Wife which I Presume were the Loadstones that Attracted them. Permit me now Sir to Congratulate on Your Late Escape & the Immortal Honr you have Gain–€™d on the Banks of Ohio & in the most Glorious of Causes the Defense of your Country, and to Beg the Favour of your Company & any friends if You return this Way. 2 I live within two Small miles of King Wm. Cthouse & there you may be directed to Sr Your very obedt & very Hbl. Servt

John Martin

Since Writing the above two have broke Prison & run off & Smith Carried 3