Pearsalls–October 23d 1755. To Colonel George William Fairfax. Sir, We arrived here to-day, where I met Captains Cocks and Ashby, whom I have appointed to remain on Pattersons Creek; the…
[Pearsal–s, 23 October 1755] Orders to Henry Vanmeeter. You are to deliver to Captain Cocks and Ashby–s Companies, of the Cattle I contracted with you for, whatever they want; taking…
[Pearsal–s, 23 October 1755] Orders to Captain John Ashby, of a Company of Rangers. You are hereby Ordered, to Repair here to-morrow morning with the Men of your Company, to…
[23 October 1755] Orders to Captain William Cocks, of a Company of Rangers. Pearsall–s–October 23d 1755. You are hereby Ordered to remove with your Company from the place where you…
[Winchester, 21 October 1755] To Major John Carlyle. I have sent two Waggons for the remainder of the Clothing, which I desire you will immediately dispatch, as I except it…
Wmsburg 20th Octr 1755 Sir I had the Pleasure to receive your Favor by Colo. Stephen. 1 As the Genl Assembly is Summond to meet the 27th inst. which may…
[Winchester, 20 October 1755] To Sergeant Critendon. You are hereby Ordered to attend two Waggons which will set out to-morrow morning for Alexandria, to bring Clothing, &c. from thence; and…
[Winchester, 20 October 1755] To Commissary Dick. You are hereby Ordered to wait at this place until my return from Fort-Cumberland, that you may be ready to receive the necessary…
[Winchester, 20 October 1755] To Lieutenant Colonel Stephen, of the Virginia Regiment. You are hereby Ordered to remain at this place with the Recruits which may arrive here from Alexandria,…
[Winchester, 20 October 1755] To Commissary Jones. You are hereby Ordered, to purchase on the best terms you can, 5000 LB. of Flour; which must be laid in Store here…