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17,141 letters[Winchester, 27 December 1755] To Major Andrew Lewis, of the Virginia Regiment. In pursuance of Commands from the Governor to me, you are hereby ordered to proceed to Augusta, and…
Fort Cumberland [Md.] December the 26 1755 Sir I have got most of the Cattle slaughtered except those that were under the care of Shepherd & Perry, and to my…
–¨For–©t Cumberland [Md.] –¨Dec–©r 26th 1755 Sir, The State of the Regiment is much the Same as at last Return. Capt. Peachy is a good deal Better–Mr Lowry pines after…
[26 December 1755] To Mr Johnston, Surgeons Mate of the Virginia Regiment. It is Colonel Washingtons Orders, that you examine into the case of William Mitcalfe, and report if you…
[Winchester, 25 December 1755] To the Commissary It is Colonel Washingtons Orders, that you provide the Sick with all necessaries the Surgeons shall apply to you for; of which you…
Parole: Darlington. Winchester, December 24th 1755. To the Commissary. Deliver five men, two days provision; Captain Bronaugh–s Recruits–Deliver the Detachment of Light Horse, being thirteen men, two days provision.
Fort Cumberland [Md.] Decr 23d 1755 Dr Sir Such a Spirit of Revenge and Indignation prevaild here, upon hearing you were insulted at the Fairfax Election, that we all were…
[Winchester, 23 December 1755] To the Commissary Deliver Sergeant Campbell 1 and his Party (eleven in number) three days provision. G:M
[Winchester, 22 December 1755] To the Commissary. Deliver Captain Bells and Ensign Thompsons Recruits, four days provision; being in all, eighteen men. G:M. Aid de camp. Deliver John Beard, five…
–¨Ft–© Cumberland [Md.] –¨De–©cr 21st 1755 Sir, I suppose Majr Lewis informed You that the Valley at the mouth of Pattersons Creek did not extend above 800 yards from hill…
Fort Cumberland [Md.] 10ber [December] the 17 1755 Sr If you will lodge one Hundred pounds in the Hands of Mr Robert Rutherford to Pay for such Necessarys as may…
Fort Dinwiddie 17th Decr 1755 Sir I recd yours of the 28th Novr and can only Say that the Uncertainty of knowing where to find you and the little care…
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…
[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…
[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…
[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…
[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…
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…
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…
[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…