Landon Carter to George Washington, 26 February 1756

Feby 26. 1756

Sir

The Bearer Mr John Lawson having heard of nothing to discourage his Military inclination now comes to put himself in the Situation of a Cadet he is of a Family in Lancaster descended from the Steptoes by the mother side and I have told him that there are many waiting before him but as I learn there are three vacancys in the Company of Ensigns the number standing before him will be fewer[.] I have told him the duty of a Cadet is to take his turn on guard and no Wages allowd above a Common Man wch do not discourage him and as his charachter to me was pretty good I have ventured to recommand him to yo. and I shall be oblgd to yo. for yr Advice what it will be best for the Young man to do he has a little Patrimony and I have recommended great diligence, Circumspection & frugality to him & he has a Countenance that does not ill bespeak him. 1 I am Yr most humble servt

Landon Carter