Adam Stephen to George Washington, January 1, 1755
[Jan.–Feb. 1755] Dr Sir It is with the greatest Chearfulness that I comply with your Desire in letting the Soldiers enjoy your Gratuity mention–d to Capt. Perouny: Believe me, Sir,…
[Jan.–Feb. 1755] Dr Sir It is with the greatest Chearfulness that I comply with your Desire in letting the Soldiers enjoy your Gratuity mention–d to Capt. Perouny: Believe me, Sir,…
[Williamsburg] decr 20th [1754] Sir I recd Yr Letter 1 but at prest cannot order You the Money You say due you as Adjutt[.] wn the Council meets I shall…
Belvoir, November 15th 1754 To Colo. William Fitzhugh. Dear Sir, I was favoured with your letter, from Rousby-Hall, of the 4th Instant. It demands my best acknowledgments, for the particular…
Rousby Hall Novr 4th 1754 Dear Sir Since I had the Pleasure of Seeing You, I am Convinc–d by the Governour of Maryland that You may Hold Your Commission with…
[October 1754] To the Worshipful, the Speaker, and Gentlemen of the House of Burgesses. We, the Officers of the Virginia Regiment, are higly sensible of the particular Mark of Distinction,…
[Williamsburg, 23 October 1754] To the Speaker of the House of Burgesses. Sir, Nothing could have given me, and the Officers under my command, greater satisfaction, than to have received…
[23] October 1754 Invoice of Goods Shipd by Anthony Bacon 1 on board the Ruby Captn Edward Ogle 2 pr Maryland, on Acct and risque, and by order of Jno.…
Annapolis [Md.] October 14. 1754. Sir The Receipt of Yours by the Express Yesterday His Excellency desires me to acknowledge; 1 which that I do so briefly You will be…
Annapolis [Md.] 1 Octr 1754 Sir I am sorry to learn that any Person has represented, any Expressions or Observation of mine concerning the late Engagement 1 to You in…
Camp Mount Plesant near Wills Creek [Md.] 28 Sepr 1754 Dear Sir About a fortneight ago I went down to Penselvania and on my Return about Three days ago I…