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17,141 lettersWinchester: October 10th 1755. To Captain Thomas Waggoner. It is Colonel Washingtons Orders, that you, with the Detachment under your Command, make all possible Dispatch to Winchester: The Times are…
Winchester October 10th 1755. Copy of a Letter to Colonel Martin. Dear Sir, Captain Harden 1 arrived in about half an hour after you went away, and informs me, he…
[Winchester, 10 October 1755] Press Warrant. viz. By Virtue of the Power and authority to me given, as Commander in Chief of all the Forces now Raised &c. I do…
[Winchester, 10 October 1755] To Captain Vance, of the Militia. Hearing that you had quit the Branch, which will not only Discourage those left Behind, but also terrify the Lower…
[Winchester, 10 October 1755] To Captains Cocke 6 and Ashby: 7 of the two Companies of Rangers. I received an Express as I was going to Williamsburgh, informing me of…
[Fredericksburg, 8 October 1755] To Major John Carlyle, of Fairfax County. From the concurring Accounts from Will–s-Creek, we have reason to believe, that a greater number of men is wanting…
[Fredericksburg, 8 October 1755] To Colonel Henry Lee, of Prince William. As I understand Lord Fairfax has had great reason to order one hundred of the Militia of your County…
[Fredericksburg, 8 October 1755] To Captain Thomas Waggener: Virginia Regiment. After appointing what Officers you think most proper to your Command; I would have you leave some Officer whom you…
[Fredericksburg, 8 October 1755] To Major Andrew Lewis, of the Virginia Regiment. You are to March all the Recruits, now Rendezvousing in Fredericksburgh, under the conduct of the following Officers:…
[Fredericksburg, 8 October 1755] To John Robinson Esquire. Being much hurried, I shall refer you to Colonel Stephen for Particulars; who brings a melancholy account of our Back-Settlers. He waits…
Fredericksburg Octr 8th 1755 Honble Sir I arrived at this place in less than three hour–s after I wrote you from Colo. Baylors, and some small time after the arrival…
Octor 7. 1755. Dr Sir Captain Peachey calling to give me the Compliment of his departure gives me opportunity of acknowledging the obligation you laid on me in the favour…
[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…