[Fort Cumberland, Md., 26 October 1755] To Lieutenant Bacon of the Maryland Independant Company. You are to proceed to George Parkers Plantation, where you will meet with Captain William Cocks…
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,…