George Washington to Andrew Lewis, 27 December 1755
[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…
[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…