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John Robinson to George Washington, 16 December 1755
Decr 16. 1755 Dear Sir I recd your favour by Mr Mercer and am very sorry I could not dispatch him sooner, but it was impossible, and at last have…
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George Mercer to John Fenton Mercer, 16 December 1755
[Alexandria, 16 December 1755] To Captain John Mercer. of the Virginia Regiment. You are immediately, upon receipt hereof, to repair to Winchester, where you will meet with Colonel Washington, and…
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George Washington to James Craik, 16 December 1755
[Alexandria, 16 December 1755] To Doctor James Craik, of the Virginia Regiment. So soon as the Vessel with the Stores and medicines arrives, you are to embrace the first opportunity…
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George Washington to Mordecai Buckner, 16 December 1755
[Alexandria, 16 December 1755] To Ensign Buckner. Quarter Master of the Virginia Regiment. The Recruits now in this town are to remain here until the arrival of the vessel with…
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George Washington to John Savage and Robert McKenzie, 16 December 1755
[Alexandria, 16 December 1755] To Captains– Savage and McKenzie. You are ordered to remain here with your Recruits until further Orders. So soon as you arrive here, your men will…
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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, 14 December 1755
Williamsburg Decr 14th 1755 Sir Your Letter by Capt. Mercer I receiv–d. 1 I hope the Treasurer will send You the Money to make up 10,000 which I have desired…
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William Byrd to George Washington, 12 December 1755
Williamsburgh. Decr 12. 1755 Dear Sir, The bearer Mr Duncanson 1 was recommended to me by Capt. Stewart, to suceed a Lieutenant in his Light Horse who is desirous to…
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George Mercer to Henry Campbell, 11 December 1755
[Alexandria, 11 December 1755] To Sergeant Campbell, of the Virginia Regiment. You are to be particularly careful of the waggons &c. under your charge, and are to see that centinels…
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Adam Stephen to George Washington, 9 December 1755
Fort Cumberland [Md.] Decr 9th 1755 Sir, Inclosed are the Returns of the State of the Regiment, 1 and Beeves killed and on hand. I think it would be adviseable…
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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…
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George Washington to Richard Washington, 6 December 1755
Decr 6th 1755 To Mr Richd Washington at Loyds Coffee House London– Sir Inclosd is a Bill of Laden for 3 hhds Tobo Shipd on board the [ ] Captn…
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George Washington to Anthony Bacon, 6 December 1755
[6 December 1755] To Mr Anthony Bacon–Merchant London Sir I have answerd the Contents of your acct to Mr Carlyle, who told me he had lodgd money in your ha–¨nds–©…
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Robert Stewart to George Washington, 5 December 1755
Winchester 5th Decem. 1755 Sir I sent to the Fort for a Return of the Troop, and was informd that it was included in the General Return, which was regularly…
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George Washington to George Fraser, 5 December 1755
[Alexandria, 5 December 1755] To Lieutenant George Frazier, at Fredericksburgh. As a quantity of Salt is wanted at Fort Cumberland for curing the provisions, you must endeavour to purchase it…
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George Washington to John Robinson, 5 December 1755
[Alexandria, 5 December 1755] To John Robinson Esquire, Speaker. The Bearer, Captain John Mercer, having leave to go down and Settle his accompts with the Committee; is ordered to call…
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George Washington to Robert Dinwiddie, 5 December 1755
[Alexandria, 5 December 1755] To the Honourable Robert Dinwiddie, Esquire; Governor. I have sent the Bearer Captain John Mercer (who has accompts to settle with the Committee) to the Treasurer…
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Thomas Walker to George Washington, 4 December 1755
Winchester December the 4th 1755 Sr I have ordered all the Cattle that are fit for Slaughter to Fort Cumberland in two droves have bargained for wintering some and stall…
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John McNeill to George Washington, 4 December 1755
Winchester Decr 4th 1755 Sir By Captn Hog–s orders I came down here for Money to pay for Provisions Contracted for. I now return to Fort Dinwiddie with it, from…
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Adam Stephen to George Washington, 3 December 1755
Winchester Decr 3d 1755 Sir, I recev–d Your Letter of the 28th Ult. and am very sorry at the cause of Your uneasiness from the Conduct of Yr Officers Sent…
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George Washington to Alexander Boyd, 3 December 1755
[Alexandria, 3 December 1755] To Mr Boyd. Pay-master to the Virginia Regiment. You will receive from the Bearer, Captain Bronaugh, one thousand pounds, for payment of the Troops; 1 which…