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46,149 letters[7 October 1755] To the Store keeper at Winchester. It is Colonel Washington–s orders, that you Deliver to Captain Woodward Clothes, for the Detachment of men under his command; taking…
[7 October 1755] To Major Andrew Lewis. I am Ordered by Colonel Washington to acquaint you, that there is Clothing at Winchester, for which he sends an Order on the…
Fort Dinwiddie 6th Octobr 1755 Sir Inclosed I send you the Weekly & Monthly Returns, by which you will Observe their is no Variation in the State of the Company…
[Fredericksburg, 6 October 1755] Orders to the Ordinary-Keepers, on Captain Woodwards Route to Fort Cumberland. You are hereby Ordered and strictly Required, to make proper provisions of Meat, Bread, &c.…
[Fredericksburg, 6 October 1755] To Captain Henry Woodward. You are hereby Ordered, to proceed with the Detachment under your Command to Fort Cumberland, according to the Route prescribed in the…
Winchester Octr 4th 1755 Sir, Matters are in the most deplorable Situation at Fort Cumberland–Our Communication with the Inhabitants is Cut Off. By the best Judges of Indian Affairs, it–s…
[Alexandria, 3 October 1755] To Captain David Bell, or either of his Subalterns, at Winchester. As His Majesty–s Service requires that the Garrison at Fort Cumberland should be Strengthened; You…
[Alexandria, 3 October 1755] To Major John Carlyle. You are hereby Ordered, to give out of the Stores left under your care by the English Troops, Beds, Blankets, &c. to…
[Alexandria, 3 October 1755] To Mr Francis Triplett: Cadet in the Virginia Regiment. You are hereby Ordered to Repair to all the publick Places, where you have the greatest probability…
[Alexandria, 3 October 1755] Instructions for Captain Waggener. As the Service at present will not allow of Colonel Stephen, as was first intendend; you are hereby ordered, to follow the…
fort Cumberland [Md.] October the Second 1755 Sir A Return of Stores belonging to his Majesty Royall Train Left at the Undermentioned places viz. John Defever
[Alexandria, 2 October 1755] To Captain Thomas Waggener. As Colonel Washington has been informed by Governour Dinwiddie, that you was Dispatched from Williamsburgh before the Seventeenth of last month, with…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 184.] Department of State, Washington, February 14, 1862. Sir: I herewith transmit to you the copy of a communication of the 24th ultimo, addressed…
30th 7ber [September] 1755 I am again Solicited to write you in favor of the bearer Mr Brockenbrough, 1 am in great hopes his Modest Behavour will recommend him. his…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams. No. 182.] Department of State, Washington, February 13, 1862. Sir: Westerly winds have hindered the steamers so that it is only after a period of…
Richmond [County] the 29th of Sepr 1755 Dr Colo. Washington The Parental feelings I have at the parting with a dutifull Son 1 I hope will be some apoligie for…
[Extract.] Mr. Adams to Mr. Seward. No. 114.] Legation of the United States, London, February 13, 1862. Sir: I transmit herewith a copy of the Morning Post, of the 11th…
Ft Cumberland [Md.] Sepr 27th 1755 Sir, This morning One Packton a Hunter came in quite Spent, being pursued by Indians in Sight of our Sentrys, and having been chas–d…
Mr. Seward to Mr. Adams.. No. 180.] Department of State, Washington, February 10, 1862. Sir: It seems a mockery to give you accounts of military operations, insomuch as, though my…
Fort Cumberland [Md.] Sept. 25th 1755 Sir, Sunday about 9 O–Clock two Indians took a fuzee from a Boy within musket Shot of the Sentry in the Bottom as you…