Title: Orderly Book, 9 October 1758
From: Washington, George
To:

[9 October 1758]

Camp at Reastown Monday Octr 9th 1758
G. O.
Parole Honnoten
Colo. for to Morrow Colo. Montgomrie.
Field Officer for to Morrow Majr Peachy.
Adjutant for to Morrow the Highlanders.
1 Field Officer, 3 Capts. 9 Subs. 12 Serjts and 300 Rank & file of the Line to parade Immediately the Field Officer will receive his orders from the General.

Detail for Guards
C.
S.
S.
C.
P.

H.

1
2
2
30

1 Vs.

1
1
1
13

2 [Vs.]
1

2
2
24

1
2
5
5
27
[67]

Detachments

H.

1
4
4
132

1 Vs.

1
2
3
59

2 [Vs.]

1
3
5
109

3
9
12
300

Fatigue

H.

1
17

1 Vs.

1
9

2 [Vs.]

14

2
40


Title: Orderly Book, 11 October 1758
From: Washington, George
To:

[11 October 1758]

Camp at Reas Town Wednesday Octr 11th 1758
G. O.
Parole Bristol
Colo. for to Morrow Colo. Byrd.
Field Officer for to Morrow Major Peachy.
Adjutant for to Morrow 2d Virginia Regimt.
All Parties are to Load upon the General Parade before they March off & the Officers Commanding Parties are always to see that their Men draw their Charges return their Powder into their Powdr Horns & the Ball & buck shott into their pouchs upon the parade before they are dismiss’d.
The Troops are immediately to examine their Cartridgeboxs

& replace those that may be damag’d by the late Rain and each Man to be compleated to 36 Rounds of Cartridges, & Loose powder & Ball what buck shott they will have Occasion for they may receive by Applying to the Artillery.
The Artillery to hold themselves in rediness to March the day after to Morrow taking Care that their Horses be early brought in that they May March in the Morning.

Detail for Guards
C.
S.
S.
C.
P.

H.

1
2
2
30

1 Vs.
1

1
1
13

2 [Vs.]

1
2
2
24

1
2
5
5
67

Fatigue

H.

1

18

1 Vs.

8

2 [Vs.]

1

14

2

40


Title: To George Washington from Joseph Chew, 11 October 1758
From: Chew, Joseph
To: Washington, George

Dear sir
New London [Conn.] Octr 11th 1758

it is Very hard for me to tell you the Great unneasiness I have Labour’d under since Last Post. on Accot of the affair near Fort Duquesne. where it is said our Troops Commanded by Majr Grant where Repulsed with the Loss of many Virginians amongst whome I am informed my Poor Brother makes one—I Pray you my Dear Friend to let me know how that matter was and what Fate my Dear Brother met if the Circumstances of it have Come to your knowledge—I have Very Little hopes that he is on this side death but hope his behavour merrited a Better Fate. all his Letters have been full of Expressions of Gratitude towards you and I flater my self had he Lived his Actions would have Corresponded with them—as it is I Pray you to believe my heart overflows with greatfull sentiments in his behalf and that I am my Dear sir Your most Obed. Servt

Jos. Chew


Title: Orderly Book, 12 October 1758
From: Washington, George
To:

Camp at Reas Town Thursday Octr 12th 1758
G. O.
Parole Bath
Colo. for to Morrow Colo. Montgomrie.
Field Officer to Morrow Majr Campbell.
Adjutant for to Morrow the Highlanders.
1 Capt. 2 Subs. 2 Serjts & 50 Private to March tomorrow as an Escort to Waggons to Loyall Hannon this Detachmt is to give over the Waggons to the 3d Battalln of Pensyls. at Stony Creek & then to return to Reas Town.

Details for Guard
C.
S.
S.
C.
P.

H.
1
1
2
1
29

1 Vs.

1
2
14

2 [Vs.]

1
2
2
24

1
2
5
5
67

Detachment

H.

1

27

1 Vs.

1
1

12

2 [Vs.]

1
1
1
23

2
3
1
62

Detachments to Loyal Hannon

H.
1
1
1

22

1 [V.]

10

2 [V.]

1
1

18

1
2
2

50


Title: Orderly Book, 15 October 1758
From: Washington, George
To:

[15 October 1758]

Camp at Edmonds Swamp Sunday Octr 15th 1758
Parole Bedford


Title: Orderly Book, 17 October 1758
From: Washington, George
To:

[17 October 1758]

Camp at Muddy Run Tuesday Octr 17th 1758
Parole St Albans


Title: To George Washington from Robert Stewart, 17 October 1758
From: Stewart, Robert
To: Washington, George

Sir
Camp at Reas Town Ocr 17th 1758

Since my last nothing remarkable has come to my knowledge—’ere now I imagine youll have a perfect accot of the affair at Loyalhannan which here still remains an impenetrable Secret.
Stalnaker brought up some Cabbages & Putatoes for you which I in your name sent to the Generals—Colo. Byrd has procur’d some Forrage for your Cow & Calf and we will take particular care of them—As the weather is good and Waggons arrives very fast I flatter myself with the hopes of being with you soon—I beg you will please present my Complemts to the

Docr McNeil & McKinzie and give me leave to subscribe myself with the most perfect Esteem My Dear Colo. Your truly affectionate & Most Obliged hble Servt

Robert Stewart


Title: Orderly Book, 18 October 1758
From: Washington, George
To:

[18 October 1758]

Camp at Muddy Run Wednesday Octr 18th
Parole Dublin
A Picquit to Consist of 1 Capt. 1 Sub. 2 Serjts & 50 Private to mount this Evening, those from the Virginia Regt to Sleep in their own Camp and those of the Pensylvanians in theirs.
All the Troops to hold themselves in readiness to March with the Artillery to morrow at 10 OClock the whole to draw provisions early in the Morning for 2 Days.


Title: Orderly Book, 20 October 1758
From: Washington, George
To:

[20 October 1758]

Camp at White Oak Ridge Friday Octr 20th
Parole Kensington
The Genl to beat to Morrow Morning at 7 OClock the Assembly at 9.

Detail for Guards
C.
S.
S.
C.
P.

1 V.

1
2
2
44

Pens.

1
2
2
25

0
2
4
4
69

For the Picquit

1 V.
1
0
1
1
27

Pens.

1
1
1
21

1
1
2
2
48

Cow Guard

1 V.

1
4

P.

4

1
8


Title: Orderly Book, 21 October 1758
From: Washington, George
To:

[21 October 1758]

Camp at the S. E. Side Laurel Hill Saturday Octr 21
Parole Inniskillie
The Genl to beat tomorrow morning at 6 OClock the Assembly at 7 & March Immediately.

Guards
C.
S.
S.
C.
P.

1 V.
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1
2
2
44

P.
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2
2
25

0
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4
4
69

For the Picquit

1 V.
0
1
1
1
27

P.
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0
1
1
21

1
1
2
2
48

Cow Guard

1 V.

P.


Title: To George Washington from John Hall, 22 October 1758
From: Hall, John
To: Washington, George

Dear Sir
Lake Geo. [N.Y.] 8th [Roman calendar month, i.e., October] 22d 1758

this is the 4th Lr I have wrote you this Campn for all wch have not b⟨een⟩ so happy as to receve one in return.
I cant account for the Loss of yr ⟨illegible⟩ any other Way than by attributg it to Business, wch your Warfare must naturally involve you in⟨.⟩ an active mind like yours steadily bent on a glorious persuit, ought not to be wean’d to a more trifling Attention, that as to this point I freely absolve you, earnestly hoping, when you have divested yourself of Business, you’l once more look on me in the Numr of yr Acquaintance.
What may be the fate of our Arms yr Way I know not, but I hope for Success, not more through a Spirit of Patriotism, or the principles of a Sold⟨ier⟩ than a Certainty of its throwing an additional Lustre, on the Man I esteem.
I read with infinite regret, the Loss off poor Baker & Campbell, I think the Bullets fly your Way as ours—They seem more to be directed by Envy, than guided by fate.
Its out of my power to write any News—& Its none to tell you I am with sincere Affection Yr most obt hbe Servt

Jno. Hall

P.S. My kind Coms. Wait on Majr Halkett & Col. Bird to whom I now writ⟨mutilated⟩—pardn the freedom of the inclos⟨mutilated⟩.


Title: To George Washington from Robert Stewart, 22 October 1758
From: Stewart, Robert
To: Washington, George

My Dear Sir
Camp at Reas Town Ocr 22d 1758

I had the pleasure of receiving your kind favour of the 16th Inst. and am extremely sorry your March prov’d so disagreeable and doubly so at it’s cause unless the Weather continues good I dread the consequences.
Your Letter for Winchester I deliver’d to Jenkins who sets out this morning yours by Mr Chew will be sent by the first Conveyance for Philadelphia.
Yesterday Orders were issued for the Troops & Artillery to March to morrow so that I flatter myself with the hopes of being with you soon.
Majr Wells who is left to Command here promises to take the greatest care in forwarding any Letters that may come up for you after we March.
Speirs & Smith have got a thousand Shirts and engages to supply any qty of Flannels, half thicks Shoes and Stockgs and thinks they can get you about 200 Blankets in 6 or 7 days but the Blankets they cannot engage for and would be glad to know as soon as possible what qty of each kind you will want to whom they will deliver the Goods & how they are to be sent up I have with difficulty prevaild upon them not to part with any till they hear from you.
Colo. Byrd is inform’d from below that your Regiment is to be kept up and that his will be kept in Pay during the Campaign whatever time it may continue.
   The Assembly of Pensylvania have voted another hundd thousand Pounds—C. W. Steuart is, by the Doctor’s Advice and the Generals Permission gone to N. York Colo. Byrd & Sr John has given him an unlimited Cr.

Colo. Byrd desires his Complimts may be made you & that he wrote to Govr Fauquier the cause of your not being able to write to him—Mercer is not yet come up—your Cow will come up with us—Please offer my Complements to our Officers & allow me the pleasure of Subscribing myself with the greatest Esteem My Dear Colo. Your most Affecte & most Obt hble Servt

Robert Stewart


Title: Orderly Book, 23 October 1758
From: Washington, George
To:

[23 October 1758]

Camp at Loyal Hannon Monday Octr 23d 1758
Parole
After Orders.
A Court Martial of the line to sit to Morrow morning at 10 OClock to Try Corpl Robinson of the Virginia Regt.
All Evidences to Attend.
A Capt. of the Royal Americans Presidt.


Title: To George Washington from Robert Stewart, 24 October 1758
From: Stewart, Robert
To: Washington, George

My Dear Sir
Camp at Reas Town Ocr 24th 1758

A Light Horse man was just setting out for Loyalhannan with an accot of what things could be procur’d here in a short time for our Men when yours of the 21st Inst. by Mr Grant came to hand upon rect of it I immediatly applied to the General for a Party to Winchester to Escort up the Necessaries but he told me it was impossible—therefore I gave the Returns to Speirs & Smith with Directions to send up what of the things could be immediatly got by Capt. Waggener and the rest which is expected in 5 or 6 Days to follow[.] Majr Wells is to send them up to Stony Creek and the Commanding officer there to forward them—I wrote to Capt. Waggener to give Speirs a List of Necessaries the men of his Detachmt may want that they may be sent up at the same time—I have orderd Blue Duffils half thicks & Flannels for the Coats Jackets & Breeches & Leggins and 100

Shirts & 150 Blankets more than in the Returns—As we are just going to March I beg you’ll forgive my hurry &ca & allow me to be on all occasions with unalterable Esteem—My Dear Colonel Your truly Affecte & Most Obliged hble Servt

Robert Stewart

please make my Complemts to all our Gentn Mr Duncanson’s Recovery affords me infinite Joy I have not a minute to spare else would write to him—I have wrote to his Brother about him.


Title: Orderly Book, 26 October 1758
From: Washington, George
To:

[26 October 1758]

Camp at Loyal Hannon Thursday Octr 26th
Parole Panmore
Field Officer for to morrow Majr Waddall.
Adjutant for to morrow 1B. Pensylvanians.
1 Capt. 3 Subs. 4 Serjts & 100 Rank & file to parade this afternoon at 2 OClock without Blankets or baggage for a Scout.


Title: Orderly Book, 27 October 1758
From: Washington, George
To:

[27 October 1758]

Loyall Hannon Friday Octr 27th 1758
Parole Port Royall
Field Officer for to morrow.
Adjutant for to morrow 2d B. Pensylvanians.
In Case of an Alarm the R: Americans are to send out 80 Men to the 3d redoubt the Highlanders 100 in the 2d and the 1 Battn of Pensylvanians 100 in the First redoubt, the Marylanders & No. Carolins. 50 in Each Battery the rest of the troops in Camp out of the Intrenchments are to Strike their Tents & repair to their posts that where before Assignd them forming a Second line for a Reserve the Artillery to take their posts at the Batteries.
When the Officers Signs the retu[rn]s they are to Specify their ranks in the Regt they belong to provision returns are to be Signd By the Commanding Officers of Corps, & one Sub. Officer to be always present at the distribution.
The Picquits in Case of an Alarm are to parade between the Houses within the Fort and to be undr the Command of the Field Officer of the Day.


Title: Orderly Book, 28 October 1758
From: Washington, George
To:

[28 October 1758]

Loyall Hannon Saturday Octr 28. 1758
Parole Harwich
A Court Martial to sit this forenoon at 10 OClock for the Trial of Serjt Clark and Thomas Daviss.
Capt. Blagg President
Members

Lt Buchner
Lt Dangerfield

Lt Fleming
Lt Russell

All Evidences to attend.
G. O.
Field Officer for to Morrow.
Adjt for to morrow the R. Americans.

As soon as the Picquits March they are to be replacd Immediately.
The Capt. of the line who is first for Detachmt is to March with the Picquit and to see them parad’d every Evening, each Corps is to build a Shade of Clapboards in the Indian way to advance at retreat beating their Picquits which are to retreat to the Camp in the Morning.
The Houses of Office are to be filld up and new ones Made the same for the Hospittal, any Soldier who shall Ease himself any where else shall be Puniss’d, the Escort of waggons is to go back with the waggons this Afternoon.
A reinforcement of 1 Lt & 30 Men of the Line is to March with them over the Laurel Hill and then to Join the Camp.
The Effects of Lt Ray is to be Sold at 3 OClock this Afternoon at the Battery within the Intrenchment.


Title: Orderly Book, 30 October 1758
From: Washington, George
To:

[30 October 1758]

Loyal Hannon Monday Octr 30th 1758
G. O.
Parole Hallifax
Field Officer for to morrow Lt Colo. Lloyd.
Adjutant for to morrow 1st V. Regimt.
The New Guards are to mount to morrow w[he]n the Picquit is advanc’d, the picquits to be paraded at their own parade at retreat beating & sent to their tents and in Case of an Alarm to parade between the Store Houses.
The Lower Countys are to Cover a Guard House beyond the Creek, the Artificers Companies with a Detachmt of Highlanders are to build an Hospittal Joining the Virginians and Oposite to the Pensilvania Hospittal.
The Officers of the Marylanders & North Carolineans employd in Scouting are to make their report daily to the Field Officer of the day.
The fourth part of the Men to be employd every day in that Service.
One Corporal and 4 Light Horse to advance every Day upon the roads towards the advance posts a Mile from the Creek and Join at Night the West Guard—every Corps is to make 80 spare Cartridges for each Man, the Royal Americans are to begin to make them to day and as they have done, the Highlanders are to begin and then the Virginians, & so on till they are all finished.


Title: From George Washington to Francis Fauquier, 30 October 1758
From: Washington, George
To: Fauquier, Francis

[Loyalhanna, 30 October 1758]
To Governor FauquierHonble Sir,

Colo. Byrd promised to apologize to you for my not writing by Jenkins; since which I have been honored with your second favour of the 7th instant—both of which now lie before me for

acknowledgment. My sudden march from Rays-town (the intent of which I presume you are already informed of) allowed me no time to furnish Mr Boyd with proper estimates for drawing the Pay of our Regiment: and I was the less anxious on that head, as the officers equally with myself considered, that our affairs wou’d some how or other come to a conclusion before he could return and that it might be difficult and very unsafe for him to follow us. I am very much oblig’d to your Honor for the Commissions you were pleased to send—Be assured, Sir, the confidence which you have reposed in me, shall never be wilfully abused. I am not less oblig’d to your Honor for the favour of returning, so readily, the Blankets which I borrowed of the General. I am, however, sorry to inform you, that, upon reviewing the six companies of my Regiment at this place (which had been separated from me since my last) I found them deficient in the necessaries contained in the enclosed Return, and, consequently, I am under an indispensable Duty of providing them (or more properly of endeavouring to do so; for I yet doubt very much the possibility of succeeding). Your Honor, therefore will not I hope be surprized, shou’d I draw on you for the amount, in case of success.
Govr Sharpe, in person, commanded a Garrison of Militia (from his Province) at Fort Cumberland, when the Magazine was blown up; and had, I believe his Store-keeper included in the blast. I have desired Mr Smith to furnish any Express which he may have occasion to send your Honor, with money to bear their Expences. The want of three months, and the unavoidable expence that an officer is continually exposed to, while on Duty (rather than a doubt of repayment) was, I apprehend, the cause of Davis’s distress—Mr Smith might however, have borrowed money on such an extraordinary occasion.
My march to this Post, gave me an opportunity of forming a judgment of the Road; and I can truly say that it is undescribably bad: Had it not been for an accidental discovery of a new Passage, over the Laurel-hill, the Carriages must inevitably have stopped on the other side—this is a fact no body here takes upon him to deny!
The General and great part of the Troops, &c. being yet behind, and the weather growing very inclement, must, I apprehend, terminate our Expedition for this year, at this place—

But as our Affairs are now drawing to a crisis, and a good or a bad conclusion of them will shortly ensue—I chuse to suspend my judgment, as well as a further account of the matter, to a future day; and conclude with that due deference and respect with which I am Your most obedient, and most humble Servant,

G:W.

Camp, at Loyal-hanon, 30th October, 1758.


Title: Orderly Book, 31 October 1758
From: Washington, George
To:

[31 October 1758]

Loyal Hannon Tuesday Octr 31 1758
G. O.
Parole Dorset
Field Officer for to morrow Lt C. Hamilton.
Adjutant for to morrow 1st B. Pensilvanians.
The R. Americans is to have a Guard of 1 Lt 1 Serjt & 25 Rank & file for the Genl when the Genl enters the Camp, the

Soldiers are to turn out of their Tents without Arms the Officers of each Corps in the Center.
The Officers to mount Guard in their Regimentls.
If any Arms are wanted a return is to be made to the Commanding Officer.
The Field Officer of the day is to make his Rounds, the Capt. of the Artillery is to make the Second rounds the Sub. of the Same Guard to make the 3d Rounds. They are to apply to the Artillery for a Lanthorn, the out Guards are to open a Communication from post to post to pass thro. the Lines of Centries.


Title: To George Washington from Andrew Lewis, 31 October 1758
From: Lewis, Andrew
To: Washington, George

Dr Sir,
Montreall October the 31t 1758

I have the hapenass of Aquenting you that I ame in perfict helth. and tho. I had the Missfortun of being made prisenor the 14 Last month, ame as hapy and much more So, then I could have Expected under Such Sircomstances. Nothing this Country Can afford but I have in plenty, with the Greatest Complesance.
The time as well as mannar of my Being releved I ame a Strangear to. Cash I have non nither Know I how to get a Suply unless you be So good as to procure a Bill of Exchange which may inable me to Draw my pay. Cloaths I must if posable have, and Should any Genteleman in this place advance me Cash for that purpos I should be Sorry to leve this Country with out paying him—Colo. Skilar by home I have the plasure of Sending this, has promised if you Send the Bill to him, he will Send it So that I shall have it.
I supos I shall be Soon Sent to Qubeck where I shall have the plasure of Seeing Capts. Stobo and Vanbram, I here they are in Good helth—pray make my Best Complements to all the officers of my aquentance—I ame Your Most Obedt Hble Servant

Andw Lewis


Title: Orderly Book, 1 November 1758
From: Washington, George
To:

[1 November 1758]

Loyal Hannon Wednesday Novr 1 1758
G. O.
Parole Marlboraugh
Field Officer for to morrow Lt Colo. Dagworthy.
Adjutant for to morrow 2d B. Pensilvanis.
The Commanding Officer of each Corps to Cause a proper place to be made for the makg of Cartridg[e]s In and to employ a number of hands in that Duty till they have got the whole Compleated.
His Honour the Goverr Fauquire has been pleasd to appoint Ens. Speak and Woodford to the ranks of Lieuts. & to appoint Waltr Cunningham and Wm Cock Gentlemen Volunteers to be Ensigns in the above Regimt and they are to be Obey’d Accordingly.
Lt Woodford & Ens. Cock is to do duty in Capt. Robt Stewarts Company untill further orders, & Lt Speak in Capt. Bullitts Compy and Ens. Cunningham in Capt. Waggoners.
No Company is to have more than 4 Serjts & 4 Corporals & those now Acting in that Capacity if they dont exceed that number they are Confirm’d.
Ezechael Richardson is appointed Serjt in the Colo.[’s] Company.


Title: To George Washington from Henry Bouquet, 1 November 1758
From: Bouquet, Henry
To: Washington, George

Dear Sir
Camp at the East Side of Lawrell Hill1st Novr 1758

The General desires that you will order 150 men to Set out from Loyal Hannon to morrow morning as early as possible, with 100 falling axes, to cut a new Road along the old one upon the West Side of Lawrell Hill which is unpracticable: Capt. Shelby is desired to take the direction of the Said Road.
As the little Carpenter will be to morrow at Loyal Hannon The General desires that Seven Guns be fired for him—We expect to be there by one o’Clock.
Two Sledges and two Cross Barrs will also be wanted upon the new Road.
Col. Montgommery wth his Regt will encamp where Capt. McKenzie is actually.
Col. Byrd’s Regt must encamp upon the Hill beyond the 1st Batt. of Pensilva & the marylanders. A Place for the three Troops of Light Horse.
I am wth great Regard Dr Sir Your most obedt hble Servant

Henry Bouquet


Title: Orderly Book, 2 November 1758
From: Washington, George
To:

[2 November 1758]

Camp at Loyal Hannon, Thursday Novr 2d 1758
Parole Philadelphia
Field Officer for to Morrow Majr Waddell.
Adjutant for to morrow the Royal Americans.
The Adjutants to bring in returns of their different Corps at Orderly time to Morrow.
The Commissarys to make returns of Stores of every kind at the Same time.


Title: Orderly Book, 3 November 1758
From: Washington, George
To:

[3 November 1758]

Loyal Hannon Friday Novr 3d 1758
Parole Williamsburgh
Field Officer for to Morrow Lt Colo. Lloyd.
Adjt for to morrow the Highlanders.
All the Prisoners of the different Corps to parade immediately upon the Grand parade in order for to Cut firing for the General.

The Surgeons of the different Corps are to wait upon Doctor Russell as soon as possible with a return of their Sick distinguishing their diseases and to explain their Situation.
The Genls Levie hour to be every day at 12 OClock but this day it will be at one.
Genl Forbes is highly Satisfied with the Behaviour of the Troops this Campaign and in Consideration of the Coldness of the weather & fatigue of working they have to go thro, the Genl is pleas’d to allow every Man a Gill of Spirits Pr Day whilst it can be provided and in Case it Should fall Short a further Supply is daily expected—the Qr Mastrs are therefore to give in to the Kings Commissary a daily return of the Number of Men they have fit for duty that they may receive a Gill of Spirits each, which they are to see mixt with water before they deliver it.
Genl Forbes will review the Line to morrow forenoon at 12 OClock, the Qr Mastr Genl is this Afternoon to appoint a proper Field for that Purpose.
As a Number of the Indians who have come over to our Alliance by the late Treaty at Easton are now upon their March to Join us to go to War.
The Troops are therefore to receive them as Friends, & they will be known by their Carryg red Handkerchief with white Spots at the end of a Pole.
After Orders
The Genl Court Martial whereof Colo. Washington was President is desolv’d Lt James Laughry of the 1st B. Pensylvanians try’d at the Genl Court Martial for forcing the Sentries placd upon Lt Colo. Hamilton and giving a Sword to Lt Colo. Hamilton who was a prisoner is Acquitted by the Court Martial of the Crime laid to his Charge.
Genl Forbes approves of the Sentences and he is to Join his Corps and do duty as an Officer.
A Detachmt of 1 Capt. 4 Subs. 5 Serjts & 120 Men to parade to morrow Morning at 8 OClock and March to the foot of the East Side of Laurel Hill—The Capt. & 100 Men to escort to Loyal Hannon the Train of Artillery.
A Sub., 1 Serjt and 20 Men to Escort Bullocks.


Title: From George Washington to Francis Fauquier, 5 November 1758
From: Washington, George
To: Fauquier, Francis

Honable Sir,
Camp-Loyal-hannon, the 5th November, 1758.

Being unwilling to omit any opportunity that offers of writing to your Honor, I embrace the present, that serves the General. I have, however, very little to say, as I wrote fully on the 30th ultimo; and have received no letter from your Honor since the 7th of the same month. Our affairs, as I observed in my last, are drawing to a crisis. The Genl being arrived, and most of the artillery & troops, we expect to move on in a very few days—

encoutering every hardship, that an advanced season, want of clothes, and indeed (no great stock of Provisions) will expose us to. But it is no longer a time for pointing out difficulties—and I hope my next will run in a more agreeable strain.
In the mean time I beg leave to assure your Honor that, with very great Respect, I am your most obedient, and most hble Servant,

G:W.

To The Honble Govr Fauquier.


Title: From George Washington to Henry Bouquet, 6 November 1758
From: Washington, George
To: Bouquet, Henry

Dear Sir
[Loyalhanna, 6 November 1758]

You will be surprisd (till I give you a reason for it) at receiving a Letter from a Person in the same Camp with you, and who has free access at all times to your Tent. but when I tell you that we were interrupted while conversing on a very important matter, and that I did not certainly know whether I might have another oppertunity of renewing the Conversation till you had some how or other settled the point with the General, I flatter myself you will excuse the freedom I now beg leave to use with you.
I don’t doubt Sir but you have thoroughly considerd the practacability of the Scheme you this Night mentiond to me—and the good or evil consequences to be derivd therefrom, according to its success—it might therefore seem unseasonable to offer the following crude thoughts, did I not believe you are desirous of hearing opinion’s—at least—on this occasion.
How far then do you believe our Stock of Provisions—to say nothing of other Matters—will allow you to execute this Plan? will it last till we coud reduce Fort Duquesne and March back to the Inhabitants—or receive a Supply else where? if it woud do this, the Measure may be right; but if it will not what is the consequence? Is it not neglecting the strengtHeningWilliam Waller Hening, ed. The Statutes at Large; Being a Collection of All the Laws of Virginia, from the First Session of the Legislature, in the Year 1619. 13 vols. 1819–23. Reprint. Charlottesville, Va., 1969. of this place—consuming the Provisions that shoud support a Garrison here,

and ab[and]oning our Artillery either to the Enemy or a general destruction—It appears to me in that light.
Now suppose the Enemy gives us a meeting in the Field and we put them to the Rout what do we gain by it? perhaps triple their loss of Men in the first place, thô our numbers may be greatly superior (and If I may be allowd to judge from what I have seen of late, we shall not highten much that good opinion they seem to have of our skill in woods fighting)—therefore to risk an Engagement when so much depends upon it, without having the accomplishment of the main point in view, appears in my Eye, to be a little Imprudent. coud we suppose the Enemy woud immediately evacuate their Fort in case of a defeat in the woods—or as I before observd coud we be certain of Provisions in the other event—I think not a moments time is left for hesitation—but one or tother of these we ought to be assurd of. you I am sensible stand very little in need of any of these suggestion’s—which are thrown together in haste, as I waited till this moment almost, expecting to see you—You will at least pardon this liberty & believe me to be Your Most Obedt Hble Servt

Go: Washington

Monday
9 Oclock P.M.


Title: Orderly Book, 7 November 1758
From: Washington, George
To:

[7 November 1758]

Camp at Loyal Hannon Novr 7 1758
Parole Boston
Field Officer for to morrow Lt Colo. Lloyd.
Adjt for to morrow 2 B. Pensilvanians.
A return to be given in immediately of all the Horses belonging to each Corps including their own Private property as well as those they had from the King. this Evening at 4 OClock the Regimentl Surgeons are to give to Doctor Russell a list of their Sick and to explain their Situation.

Genl Forbes expects that the Troops will have 80 Cartridges ⅌ Man Compleated by to morrow Night, 44 of which are to be carefully packd up in Casks & deliverd to the Artillery with the Mark of their Corps[.] As all the Troops [i.e., tools] are immediately to be put in repair the Commanding Officers are to Order the Strictest Search to be made in their Corps and to Collect all that are in the Possession of the Officers private Men Sutlers or Others and deliver them into Mr Lyons at the Store to morrow morning at 10 OClock and any Person who shall neglect to return the Tools in their Possesion will incur the Genls highest Displeasure.
but as felling Axes are necessary for the Conveniencey of Corps they will afterwards be return’d upon the Commanding Officers Receipts.


Title: Orderly Book, 8 November 1758
From: Washington, George
To:

[8 November 1758]

Loyal Hannon Wednesday Novr 8th 1758
Parole Amboy
Field Officer for to morrow Lt Colo. Dagworthy.
Adjt for to morrow Royall Americans.
A Detachmt of 1 Capt. 2 Subs. 3 Serjts & 100 Pvt⟨s⟩ to be in readiness to March this Afternoon & to be provided with 5 Days Provisions Exclusive of this Day. the Surgeons of the Regimts to take the opertunity of a Conveiance to morrow to send down their Sick to Rays Town, they will app⟨ly⟩ to Mr Morton to know when the Conveiance will be ready, the sick to be provided with 4 days provisions.


Title: Orderly Book, 10 November 1758
From: Washington, George
To:

[10 November 1758]

Loyall Hannon Friday Novr 10th 1758
Parole King George
Field Officer for to morrow Majr Peachy.
Adjutant for to morrow 1st V. Regiment.
A General Court Martiall to sit Consisting of 1 Lt Colo. 2 Majors & 10 Captains to sit to morrow morning at 9 OClock at the Presidents Tents.
All the Evidences to Attend.
Capt. McKenzie of the H. B. Judge advocate.
Lt Colo. Lloyd President.
It is General Forbes’s orders that the following Officers of

the Maryland Companies take rank and Command amongst the Troops in the following mannr. Mr Richd Parris as Capt. Lieut.[,] Ens. James Gorrell Lt[,] Ens. Bell Lt[,] Mr Phillip Love as Ens. and Mr B⟨ar⟩ton Lucas as Ens.


Title: Orderly Book, 11 November 1758
From: Washington, George
To:

[11 November 1758]

Camp at Loyall Hannon Saturday Novr 11th 1758
Parole Hallifax
Field Officer for to Morrow Majr Campbell.
Adjt for to Morrow the 2d V. Regimt.
Field Officer for 48 Hours G[uar]d Lt C. Dagworthy.


Title: Orderly Book, 12 November 1758
From: Washington, George
To:

[12 November 1758]

Camp at Loyall Hannon Novr 12th 1758
Parole Albany
Field Officer for to morrow .
Adjutant for to morrow 1 B. Pensilvs.
As Genl Forbes is Apprehensive that the Stock of flowr at Loyall Hannon may fall Short by each Soldier receivg a pound ⅌ day it is his orders for the future each Soldier receive ½ lb. flower & ⟨1½⟩ lb. fresh Beef in Lieu of a pound of each ⅌ day with a proportion of Salt.
A Detachment of 1 Majr 2 Capts 4 Subs. 6 Serjts and 200 Rank and file to parade immediately and to reinforce the Grass Guard Majr Campbell for the Detachmt.
Disposition of the Troops in Case of an alarm upon firing the 2 Alarm Guns all the Troops are to Strike their Tents and repair within the intrenchmts taking their posts as follows 4 Deep the royal Americans to the right of the N. W. Gate Leaving the 3d Ridout—the Highlanders at the left of the Royal Americans leaving 100 Men in the 2d Ridout, the Virginia Troops at the left of the highld⟨s.⟩ Leaving 50 Men in the Raveling.
the Pensilvs. the left at the N. W. Gate the 1st Battn leaving 100 Men in the 1st Ridout. the Marylanders and N. Carolineans with the Lower Countys within the Fort, the Artillery at their posts.

The Sick of the Maryland Hospittall to be brought into the Fort the Artillery Guard to take part of the two Batterys, the out Guards to March in and Join their Corps.
After Orders
1 Colo. 1 Lt Colo. 1 Major 5 Caps. 15 Subs. 20 Serjts 20 Corpls & 400 Private Men to March to morrow morning at reveille beating to the Ground where the Skirmish was this Evening and to Carry a proportion of Spades in Order to Enter the Dead Bodies.
A Detachment from the line consisting of 1 Colo. 1 Lt Colo. 1 Majr 10 Capts. 30 Subs. 40 Serjts 40 Corpls & 960 Private Men to March to morrow morning at 8 OClock. For the first Detachmt Colo. Wm Byrd and Lt Colo. Work, Majr Peachy.
For the 2d Detachmt Colo. Armstrong Lt Colo. Mercer Majr Armstrong, the Detachmt that Marches at 8 OClock to take 2 Days provisions.


Title: Orderly Book, 13 November 1758
From: Washington, George
To:

[13 November 1758]

Loyal Hannon Monday Novr 13 1758
Parole Jamaica
Field Officer for to morrow Majr Peachy.
Adjutant for to morrow 2d B. Pensilvanians.
Field Officer for the Grass Guard Majr Campbell.
A Return to be givin in this Evening at 7 OClock of the Number of Men Killd and wounded & missing in the Skirmish last night & likewise a return of the Strength of each Corps.
The line to hold themselves in readiness to March at an Hours warning and the Amunition to be Strictly reviewd and whatever deficiency there may be to be replac’d Immediately According to the Number before Orderd.


Title: To George Washington from John Robinson, 13 November 1758
From: Robinson, John
To: Washington, George

Dear Sir
13 [November] 1758

Tho’ I must acknowledge I had no right to expect it, a letter from you before you marched from Rays Town would have given me great pleasure and satisfaction, as I not only should hear of your own Situation but that of the Forces in general, and whether there was any real design of making an attack on Fort Duquesne this Season which we much doubt here, The Assembly met the 12th of September, and from the long delay of the March of the Forces, and the partiality they imagined shewn to Pensylvania, were not in a very good humor, and not thinking any attempt would be made on Fort Duquesne so late in the Year, they passed an Act to withdraw the first Regiment from the Regulars after the first of Decr and station them upon the Frontiers of this Colony for the Protection of the Inhabitants but upon some Letters that the Govr received, abt a fortnight after that Assembly broke up, assuring him that an Attempt would be made, He thought it proper to call the Assembly again, and they accordingly met on Thursday last, when he laid the Letters before them, which they immediately took into Consideration, and that no blame might be laid to this Colony, for the failure of the Expedition which they imagined some people would be glad of having an Opportunity of doing, they proceeded with a dispatch never before known, and in three days passed an Act to empower the Govr to continue the Forces in the pay of this Colony on that Service till the first of Janry if the Expedition was not over before that time, this was done, not from any Expectations many of us had that an Attempt would be made, after so many repeated delays, to reduce the Fort at this Season, but as I said before that the blame might not lie at our door, but be charged upon them who I fear will too justly deserve it. a strange fatality surely governs all our Counsells, what else could occasion such delays, whereby such large Sums have been expended without any Advantage to the common

Cause, and so many brave men perish with cold & sickness who if led to the Enemy would have done their Country Service, I am perplexed and tired with finding out reasons for such unaccountable Conduct, for such it is to me, and shall endeavour to think no more of it, till I see the Event, which I am afraid will not be very favourable, I heartily pity our poor men who must now be very illy provided to stand the Severity of the Season, I wish they were all back, for I really expect nothing from their continuing longer there, that they may have things that are now absolutely necessarily for them, I wish my fears may be groundless and that the Fort may be in our possession before this reaches You, as the taking of it is of the greatest Consequence to this Colony, I heartily pray that the Lord of Hosts will defend & protect You and am Dr Sir Your very Affecte Freind

John Robinson


Title: Orderly Book, 14 November 1758
From: Washington, George
To:

[14 November 1758]

Camp at Loyal Hannon Novr 14th 1758
Parole Barbadoes
Field Officer for to morrow Majr Jameson.
Whereas the Circumstances of the times require that a Disposition be immediately made of the Troops under Brigadeer Genl Forbes Commandr[,] the Army is to be divided into three Bodys and to be Commanded by Colo. Bouquet Montgomrie and Washington who is to Act as Brigadiers receiving all reports & givining orders &c. regarding their respective division⟨s⟩ or Brigades the right Wing to be Commanded by Colo. Washington to Consist of the 1st Virginia regimt[,] two Companies of Artificers, N. Carolineans, Marylandrs and Lower County’s.
The Senter to be Commanded by Colo. Montgomrie and to Consist of the Highlanders and 2d Virginia Regimt.
The left wing to be Commanded by Colo. Bouquet Consisting of the three Battallions of Pensilvanians and Royall Americans.
The reserve to be Commanded by  to Consist of 200 Highlanders 200 of the 2d V. Regimt & 200 of the Pensilvanians.

The Meantime the Virginians to be under the Command of Brigadier Washington.
The Highlanders under the Command of Brigadier Montgomrie, and the Pensilvas. under the Command of Colo. Bouquet.
The first Division to March to morrow Morning and to draw 8 Days provisions and meat for 4 Days driving Cattle with them to Compleat them with the rest.
The 2d Division to march with the field Train of Artillery at one oClock with the same Qty of Provisions and the third Division to be Comple[te]d to morrow with the same Number of Days as the former.
The Mens Tents are to be left in Store and properly Rowld up with their Marks as likewise half the remainder of Camp Kettles.
The Amunition & 3 Spare flints are Carefully to be examind and Compleated.
The fallen Axes being Immediately wanted to open the roads they are this Afternoon to be given to Lt Lyons at the Store who will return the receipts.
The Commanding Officers of Corps to send to Capt. Hays such a Number of Cartridges as will only Compleat their Corps with 44 rounds Pr Man besides the 36 rounds which they Carry and each Corps to mark their Amunition so that no mistake may happen in the Issuing of it. they are to send their Amunition to Mr Eveard to the Artillery park who will receive it and Load into Waggons Immediately.
After Orders
The Mens tents to be left pitched & a proportion of each Corps to Guard them.
All the Horses belonging to the King that were deliverd to the Troops are to be returnd to morrow Morning and the Genl will make a Distribution of them amongst the Troops in the proportion of 2 to 100 Men.
B. O.
The Troops that March to morrow morning are to be Compleated to night agreeable to the Genls orders of this day and every thing in readiness to March at 8 OClock in the morning at farthest.

The Commanding Officer of each Corps of that Division that Marches is to carry only such Men as he can most depend on a return of which is to be givin to Majr Stewart this night—Such of those Men as are pitched on to March to morrow morning that are now on Guard are Immediately to be releivd by those that Stay.


Title: To George Washington from Henry Bouquet, 16 November 1758
From: Bouquet, Henry
To: Washington, George

Dear Sir
Camp at Loyal Hannon 16th Novr 1758

I am directed by the General to inform you that he had receiv’d your Letter, and Sends you 42 falling axes which could not be collected Sooner.
The General thinks that Col. Armstrong is not upon the good Road. Therefore desires that you Send Capt. Shelby to blaze the Road before you and bring Col. Armstrong’s Party in it.
The distance of his last Encampment being only 16 miles from here, does not answer our Purpose and the General wishes that you could join him, (in cutting the Road) to day, and

march together or his detachmt before you as you may think best, and mark out an Incampmt at about 20, or 22 miles from here, as we had agreed, where you are to Stay intrenching your Camp, untill Col. Montgomery joins you.
You will then take the necessary Tools and march wth a Sufficient force to the heads of Turtle Creek where you ⟨will mark out and intrench your⟩ Camp—leaving to Col. Montgomery’s Brigade the Road to cut to you.
The Beeves for your four days meat go wth Col. Montgomery’s Brigade, and I Shall bring wth me a Supply for Col. Armstrong’s Party, whose men are to join their respective Corps as they come up.
I hope to be wth you as Soon as Col. Montgy tho’ I Set out only to morrow. I am Dr Sr Your most obedt hble Servant

H. Bouquet

P:S: As the Troops behind you have no Tools, The General desires that nothing be lefft undone upon the Road, of what you judge necessary; & begs you would get a Chimney built for him in Each of the entrenc⟨hed⟩ Camps.


Title: To George Washington from Charles Smith, 16 November 1758
From: Smith, Charles
To: Washington, George

Dr Sir
Fort Loudoun Novembr 16th 1758

I Receivd Yours the 30th of Octr Likewise one of the 5th Inst. that of the 30th Mentions Supplying Expresses with money[.] that I have Done Allways Allso I have Convinced the Governer that what Davis told him was Intirely falce.
Your Letters I allways Distributeed Likewise Yr Trunk with 20 Bushles of havie, I have sent to Colo. Carlyle which I have Receivd his Answer.
According to yr Orders of the 5th Inst. I have mad out my Pay Rolls for Subsistance & Workeing Pay Ready to Settle with Mr Turner when comes from Wmsburg.
I am not able to give You a full Accot of the Sum Yr Blacksmiths has Earnt Yet but with Great Care & Driving I am Preety Sure I Shall make them Earn one Hundred Pounds Cleare in a Year.
Your Waggoner John is come to me with a Sad Complaint against hardwick he says hardwick beats him & Abusees him at Shutch a Rate he Cant Stay with him & hinders him from Takeing Care of Yr horses by the Reason of his takeing inn Sundry horses belonging to Sundry People to Winter, I have sent John home again to his buisness & Declaird, I would Informe You of the Matter, John has Applyd to me for Money to Get him Clothes for the Winter I let him have Twenty Shillings & Did not Care to let him have a Greater Sum untill I new yr Pleasure.
Sergt Wilper Sends his Returnes to me & Desires to know in what Manner himself & Detachmt under him is to be Paid or who to Apply to, as there Chiefly naked for Shoes & Stockings, I have sent an Axact Returne of this Garrison Inclosd Yr Man

Peter is takeen very ill with the flucks, but I hope no Danger—I am in hast & no More to add, but Dr Sir I wish You Safe Returne at this Place again, & believe I am Yr Frieind & Very Humble Servt

Chs Smith

N.B. Colo. Wood & Colo. Hite & all Yr Friends about Town Desires to be Remembered to you, C.S.


Title: From George Washington to Henry Bouquet, 17 November 1758
From: Washington, George
To: Bouquet, Henry

Dear Collo. Camp West of bushy Run 17 9ber [November] 1758

I have not time to write you fully for which reason I inclose the Generals Letter to you—please to read, Seal, and deliver it if you are together—and forward it on, if you are Marchd—You will see my anxiety on Acct of Indians and my Bullocks; employ your Interest therefore my Dr Sir in dispatching them to me—I have been sadly puzzled for want of a guide & the Service has sufferd by it—I applied for one before I left Pitsbourgh but was told there was no occasion for any. I am my Dr Colo., Yr most Obedt

Go: Washington

If my Bullocks are with Colo. Montgomery he I expect will forward them—I have wrote to him to that purpose—Colo. Armstrong’s shd come on also.


Title: Orderly Book, 17 November 1758
From: Washington, George
To:

[17 November 1758]

Camp at Bullock Camp Novr 17 1758
Parole Cumberland
Capt. for the Day Capt. Alexr Bell.
The Soldiers are always to have their provisions dressd of the Over night that their March may not be retardd.
The Same Number of working Party to morrow as was this day & to march at the same time under the Commd of Majr Waddall the Genl & Assembly to beat as this day.


Title: From George Washington to John Forbes, 17 November 1758
From: Washington, George
To: Forbes, John

Sir,
Camp (at night) 17th Novr 1758.

Colon. Bouquets letter came to my hands (just as the Bearer was passing by) from Colo. Armstrong.
I shall punctually observe all the directions contained therein—altho’ I shall at the same time confess, I think it much safer and more elligible to have marched briskly on to our second Post, leaving the Road for Colo. Montgomery to open: We should by that means, have been as good as a covering-party to him, while we are fortifying a Camp which may be of great importance to the Army? Less time wou’d be lost by this means, and a straggling front (which ever will happen in expeditious cutting) would be avoided—besides the advantage of (perhaps) getting into a secure camp before we might be discovered.
I have opened the Road between 7 & 8 miles to-day, and am yet 3 miles short of Colo. Armstrong, who marched at 8 o’clock.

I understand by Captn Shelby, who is just come, from him, that Colo. Armstrong is not yet begun intrenching his Camp, which must again retard us to-morrow. Forwarding Provisions is highly necessary—hard labour consumes it fast—but all the men are in high spirits, and are anxious to get on. I shall be much pleased to see the Indians up; and am very glad to hear that Mr Croghan is so near at hand. The number with him is not mentioned—I wish they were in our front also. I was extremely sorry to hear of your Indisposition to-day, being Sir, Your most obedient, and most humble Servt

G:W.

To Genl Forbes.


Title: From George Washington to Archibald Montgomery, 17 November 1758 [letter not found]
From: Washington, George
To: Montgomery, Archibald

Letter not found: to Archibald Montgomery, 17 Nov. 1758. On 17 Nov. GW wrote to Henry Bouquet: “If my Bullocks are with Colo. Montgomery he I expect will forward them—I have wrote to him to that purpose.”


Title: Orderly Book, 18 November 1758
From: Washington, George
To:

[18 November 1758]

New Camp Novr 18th 1758
Parole Dorset
All the different Detachments are instantly to Join their respective Corps and an exact return to be givin In of all the Troops here, and also of all the Tools[.] Serjt Moreland of the

1st V. Rt is to take Charge of them, taking Care to Issue none out without orders. the 15 Bullocks which Came up for the use of Colo. Washingtons Division to be divided amongst the Men of that Division that Came up from Loyal Hannon, those Men of that Division which came up with Mr Bassitt to receive as much Provision as will Compleat them to the same Quantity of the rest of that Division, As there is no Stylyards to weigh the Provs. The Qr Mastr or an Officer to act as such of each Corps is to see the Provisions Issued in the most exact and Equitable manner & to make a return of the Numbr of days it will Serve for Issuing the most Expeditious manner in giting it Serv’d.
The Carolina & Maryland Companies are to be Exempt from Guards Dutys and Fatigues on Acct of their being us’d as Scouts, therefore 3 Subs. 3 Serjts & 45 Rank and File of them are to parade for that Service the moment they git their proviss. Servd out they will receive their orders from Colo. Washington—at the Same Time that a Commanding Officer of each Corps gives in a return of the Number & to mention what time they are Serv’d with Provisions, So soon as the Provisions are Serv’d out, the Men are to git Part of it Cook’d and have always dressd Provision for two Days.
Major Waddell Field Officer for the Day.
After Orders
The Highlanders are to remain here till Brigadier Montgomrie comes up and to finish the works begun at this place agreeable to Capt. Gordons Plan all the rest of the Troops are to hold themselves in readiness to March by 3 OClock in the Morning at Farthest and to draw up at the head of their Incampments they will then Receive directions how to form the line and in what order to March.


Title: To George Washington from John Forbes, 18 November 1758 [letter not found]
From: Forbes, John
To: Washington, George

Letter not found: from John Forbes, 18 Nov. 1758. Later on the same day, GW wrote to Forbes: “I had wrote thus far, when your favour of this morning came to hand.”


Title: From George Washington to John Forbes, 18 November 1758
From: Washington, George
To: Forbes, John

Sir.
Colo. Armstrong’s Camp the 18th Novr 1758.

I came to this camp about 11 o’clock to-day, having opened the Road before me. I should immediately have proceed on, but as the Bullocks were to slaughter, and Provisions to be dressed, I thought it expedient to halt here till 3 in the morning, when I shall begin to march on with 1,000 men—leaving Colo. Armstrong and 5,00 more in this camp, u[n]til Colo. Montgomery joins.
I took care that the Road should not be delayed by this Halt, for I ordered out a working party, properly covered, before I came here, to cut it forward till night should fall upon them, and then return back again.
I fear we have been greatly deceived with regard to the distance from hence to Fort du Quesne: most of the woodsmen that I have converssed with, seem to think we are still 30 miles from it. I have sent out one Party that way to ascertain the distance, and the kind of ground between; and two others to scout on the right and left, for the discovery of tracks, &c. To-morrow

Capt. Selby and Lt Gist of my Regiment, will go off on the like service that the former of these Parties has done this day, under Lt Ryley.
I found three Redoubts erecting for the defence of this camp—Mr Gordon thinks that it will be sufficiently secured by this means: But, for my own part, I do not look upon Redoubts alone, in this close country, to be half as good as the slightest breast-work: indeed I do not believe they are any security at all, where there are no other works. I enclose you a Return of the total strength of this place, and for what time they are served with Provisions; by which you will see how much a supply is needed: and I must beg that Commissaries and Stilliards may be sent forward; otherwise a continual dissatisfaction will prevail, as well on the part of the contractors, as on that of the Soldiers, who think they have injustice done them in their allowance notwithstanding the 15 Bullocks which were received as Provisions for 4 days, were issued out for 3 only, by the judgment of an officer of each corps, as well as my own; for I took pains to examine into it myself.
I had wrote thus far, when your favour of this morning came to hand. I shall set out at 3 o’clock, as above: leaving the Highlanders to finish the Redoubts, according to Mr Gordon’s Plan and to secure the Tools until Colo. Montgomery comes up; leaving it then to Colo. Bouquets option to bring or leave them.
We shall I am apprehensive, have a great space between this Post and the next, as I have before observed. Tho’ I shall be a better judge to-morrow night.
The enclosed Return shews what Provisions each Corps ought to have upon hand—but few can make it hold out—so that I must again urge the necessity of a Commissary & weights—also of Provisions—for were we all completed properly to a certain day, there are yet Parties and Light-horse-men coming and going, who complain much on this head.
Your chimney at this place is finished—I shall take care to put up one at the next Post. I shall use every necessary precaution to get timely notice of the Enemys approach—so that I flatter myself you need be under no apprehensions on that head.
A scouting Party is just returned, and reports that, 5 miles advanced of this, they discovered the tracks of about 40 persons making toward Kiskamanetes—The tracks appear to have

been made to-day or yesterday. I am, Sir, with very great Respect, your most obedt &c.

G:W.

To General Forbes


Title: Orderly Book, 19 November 1758
From: Unknown
To:

[19 November 1758]

Camp Near Turtle Creek Novemr 19th 1758.
Parole King George
A Detachment for Fatigue consisting of 2 Capts. 4 Subs. 4 Serjts and 120 Rank and file to parade at 2 OClock in the Morning.


Title: Orderly Book, 20 November 1758
From: Washington, George
To:

[20 November 1758]

Camp at Turtle Creek Novemr 20th 1758
B. O. the following disposition is this day to be made and Continued till further Orders.
The 1st Virginia Regimt into 5 Divisions[:]
Cols. Company and Capt. Robert Stewarts Commanded by Capt. Blagg.
Lt Cols. and Capt. Waggoners by Capt. Waggoner.
Major Lewis’s and Capt. McNeills by Capt. McNeill.
Capt. Woodwards and Capt. Mckenzies by Capt. Mckenzie.
Capt. Bullitts and Capt. Waltr Stewarts By Capt. Bullitt.
Each of these divisions is to be Subdivided into as many Platoons as there are Sub[altern]s and each platoon to be divided into two, Commanded by Serjts, if there should not be a Sufficient Number of Serjts the best Qualified of the Corporals are

to make up the Deficiency; each Sub. is to be answerable for his platoon and each Capt. for his Division.
Taking Care to have their Arms Amunition &c. Constantly kept in the best order (Mr [David] Kennedy to do duty as an Officer and rank as Ens[ign] in Capt. McNeills Division).
The two Companys of Artificers to be Commandd by their own Captains and divided into as many Platoons as there are Subs. in them.
The Carolineans to be under the Immediate Care of Capt. Pen [Paine] and divided into three Platoons each Sub. taking one, The Maryland Companies to be form’d into two Divisions and each Division Subdivided into two Platoons each platoon to be commanded by a Sub.
The Lower Countys Companys to be formed into 2 Divisions and each Division subdivided into 2 platoons each Platoon Commanded by a Sub.
As this method is Calculated to prevent the Men of different Corps, or Different Companies from being mixt, it is recommended in the warmest manner to the Commanding Officer of each, that in all Dutys each Officer and his platoon be kept as much together as the nature of the Service will admit Off—The Commanding Officer of each Corps is Immediately to set about forming the Troops into the above order that nothing may be left to do when orderd on Service.
It is hop’d that as our Honour Interest and in fine Our all depends on the Happy Issue of the Service we are Just going on, that the Officers will in a particular Manner exert themselves in giting every thing in the best order, and not be sparing of their pains at this Critical Juncture, and in Case of Action it is particularly recommended to each Officer to keep their Men Calm and prevent their Throwing away their fire which they are too apt to do when in a hurry, and as many Inconveniences have been seen to arrise from the Subs. marching at the head of their Platoon they are for the future (as a Capt. will March at the Head of each Division) Place a Trusty Serjt in the Front and to March in the rear themselves taking Care to keep up their Men properly and from mixing with those of another Platoon.
The Nicest Inspection is this evening to be made into the Mens Arms, the Officers are not to Trust this to Serjeants but do it themselves nor are they to be Deceivd by the Soldiers puting

a little fresh Powder in their Pans but to have the priming thrown out, The touch hole pricked and See that Dry powder Comes out as it is better to have a little Powder waisted than be deceivd in the Arms.
(The Arms that they have any Suspicion Off to be drawn.)

General Orders
Parole Fort Cumberland
Field Officer for to Morrow Lt Colo. Mercer.
All former Standing orders to be obeyd.
Washingtons Camp November 20th 1758
After Orders
The Arms and Ammunition of the Troops to be reviewd to morrow morning and Immediately put in the best order.
One Brigadier 1 Colo. 1 Lt Colo. and 1 Major to be appointed for the day to morrow.
Brigadier Bouquet, Colo. Wm Byrd, Lt Colo. Mercer and Major Campbell.
The Troops are to be informd that any Partys of Indians whom they meet Carrying a red rag at the end of a Pole are to be receivd as friends and likewise any Single Indians wearing a blue and red badge about their Heads as well as a Yellow one.
Brigadier Washingtons Brigade is to Parade to morrow morning at day break & March to Open the road forward to the old Path.
Tools to be taken from the Train &c. and Capt. [Harry] Gordon Will order the delivery of them.
And Mr Bassett will attend them. Mr Shelby will blaze the road and give the necessary Directions to the Partys.
100 Men of the North Carolina & Maryland Companies to be Detached towards the Enemys Fort to make Discoveries.
They are to be divided into 5 Different partys whereof the Middle one is to be Commanded by their Commanding Officer and to keep the path towards the Fort taking Particular Notice of the roads Rivulets Hills &c. and may Detach a small Scouting Party before him as far as they well ought to venture without discovering themselves to the Enemy.
The Other four Partys are to be divided, two upon the right and two upon the left each party Taking Care to keep at about two miles distance one from another but so as to be within hearing

and Sustaining who ever may be Attacked either on the right or on the left.
The Party’s are to advance at least 12 Miles towards the Fort, and wait the return of the small Party that they send forward who upon their return are to make the best of their way back to Camp and report what they have Learnd.
B. O.
The Troops to draw provisions to Compleat them to, to morrow night and as they will then return to Camp they need not Carry their Baggage But may leave a Batman of each Division to take Care of it.
So soon as the Troops are under Arms each Officr is with Great Care to examine the Arms Amunition and Flints of his platoon and see that every thing is put in the best order.
Colo. Dagworthy is to apply to the Qr Mastr General for Guides.
The Troops are to draw their provisions at 5 OClock in the Morning & have an Hour to dress it.


Title: Orderly Book, 21 November 1758
From: Washington, George
To:

[21 November 1758]

Washingtons Camp Novr 21st 1758.
Parole Fort Loudoun
For to morrow Brigadier Montgomrie.
Colo. Armstrong Lt Colo. Lloyd & Majr Peachy.
7 Platoons Composing in the whole 314 Men to parade immediately and begin at the Camp to op⟨en⟩ the roads forwards till they meet the 3d Brigade when they are both to return to Camp.

The Brigades being new formd and Divided the Duty will be done by platoons which are never to be Seperated but the same Officers & men are to mount together & for every two platoons 1 Capt. of the brigade each brigade to furnish their own Guards to Wit, 1 Capt. and 3 Platoons every day exclusive of the Service of the Line—each Division is to Incamp to gether with their own Officer⟨s⟩ having only one fire—the returns of every Brigade relative to provisions are always to be given to the Field Officer of the respective Brigade who is appointed for that duty and no P⟨ro⟩visions to be deliverd without his orders.
Lt Colo. Work for the 1st Brigade Majr Peachy for the 2d Brigade, an Officer of each Division is to be pres[en]t when his division draws provisions & its recommended to the Men to be as saving as possible of them.
Brigade Majr to the 1st Brigade Majr Shippin.
Brigade Majr to the 2d Brigade Mr Duff.
Brigade Majr to the 3d Brigade Majr Stewart.
Brigade Majr Hackitt to act as Adjt General who will give the Majr of Brigade daily orders.
The Brigade Majr of the day is to order all Guards and Detachmts from the Line & to see them mount.
All the Troops are to receive provisions to the 24 Inclusive at the rate of 1 lb. Flour & 1 lb. Meat ⅌ each Man and those that have receivd but half a Pound of Flour are to be Compleated to that time with half a pound more.
1 Lt of the Highland Battallion and 30 Men are to mount a Guard over Genl Forbes & the Same Guard is to Continue upon that duty and not be releivd.
After Orders
The Army to March to morrow Morning In three Colums the 1st & 2d Brigads. to March at 7 OClock—1st Brigade to Cover and Carry a Small proportion of Axes—the 2d Brigade to open the Road.
Mr Gordon Inginneer to attend the 1st Brigade Mr Bassitt to attend the Second.
The 3d Brigade to March at 8 OClock with the Train when the Bullocks and heavy baggage of the Troops are to follow in the rear under an Escort of 100 Men.
The Sick of the different Corps to be sent to morrow morning

by 7 OClock to the head of the Artillery in order to be sent down to Loyall Hannon with the returnd Pack Horses.
B. O.
The Troops are to draw their Provisions and to have them Cooked to night.


Title: To George Washington from Francis Halkett, 21 November 1758
From: Halkett, Francis
To: Washington, George

Sir
Washingtons Camp 21st November 1758

In consequence of your letter, the General has orderd out a Working, & Covering party from Col: Bouquets Brigade, who are to begin at the Camp, and open the Road upon Capt. Shilbeys Blazes till they meet your party. The Commissary has orders to have the provisions for the men of your Brigade ready to deliver immediately upon your Returning to Camp, and to set it a part by Corps, which will make as little delay as it is possible, the numbers he Calculates by the Return you sent back to the General when on his March, so any errors as they must be small, can easily be rectifyed upon your comeing in The General desires that you will Reconoiter the length of the old Path, & begin to open the Road as near to it as you think you may venture to do so that the two parties may finish it this day & send him an account by the Light Horse man of the nature of

the Country—Fifty Felling Axes which are all that are good ones, with a proportion of Shovells, & Pick axes are given to this Party I am Sir Your most obedient humble Servant

Francis Halkett
Brigade Major


Title: Orderly Book, 22 November 1758
From: Washington, George
To:

[22 November 1758]

Camp Cross Turtle Creek Novr 22d 1758
Parole Shippenburgh
Lt Colo. Dagworthy to Mount this night in the room of Lt Colo. Lloyd who marchd forward with Colo. Bouquet.
For to morrow Brigadier Washington Colo. Byrd Lt Colo. Mercer and Majr Waddel the Men to lay upon their Arms this night & to observe the Greatest Silence in Camp, the Officers is always to Exame the Arms and Amunition of their Division before they March and see that Every thing is ready for Immediate Action making the Men open their touch Holes and prime afresh out of their Horns, & see that their Steels are in a proper condition to Strike fire.
The Troops to be ready to March to morrow morning at 7 OClock in the same Disposition they Did this Day. The 2d Brigade opening the road & the 3d to Escort the Artillery.
After Orders
It is General Forbes’s express order that all the falling Axes in Camp, wether in Possession of Officers or Soldiers are to be deliverd to Mr Ward at the Artillery to morrow morning at 7 OClock and whatever belongs to private Property will be returnd upon Coming to new Ground.
Three Platoons of 3d Brigade & 2 of the 2d are to March to

morrow at Day break to open the road to Colo. Bouquets Camp under the Direction of Capt. Callander, and to parade at the head of the Artillery.


Title: To George Washington from Francis Fauquier, 22 November 1758
From: Fauquier, Francis
To: Washington, George

Sr
Wmsburgh Novr 22d 1758

Jenkins brought me yours of the 30th Octr and 5th instant. I hope this will find you full of Joy, and all Difficulties removed that those represented you to be involved in. I hope Captn Turner who left this Place on Tuesday the 14th, with the provision the assembly made for impowering me to keep the Regiments a Month longer abroad, and £5000 for Pay of the Forces has reach’d the Army some Days before the first of December, that the Commander in chief, you, and the rest of the Forces might be fully apprized of the Determination of the assembly before it was too late. I have nothing particular to add but my most hearty good wishes for your Success, being with great Regard Sr Yr Very Hum. Servt

Fran: Fauquier


Title: Orderly Book, 23 November 1758
From: Washington, George
To:

[23 November 1758]

Morning Orders November 23d 1758
Any Soldier who fires his piece without his Officers orders Shall receive 200 Lashes upon the Spot Without the Benefit of a Court Martial.
Bouquets Camp Novr 23 1758
Parole Carlisle
For to Morrow Brigadier Bouquet, Colo. Armstrong, Lt Colo. Work, Majr Jameson.
No Soldier Batmen are to go beyond the Chain of Sentries for water &c. his Horses without having his firelock in his hand & the Sentries are to see that this order is Comply’d with—all the falling Axes are to be Ground and put in order this Night. the greatest Silence always to be observ’d in Camp at night and the Troops to be extreemly Alert upon their posts as we are now so near the Enemy we may expect frequent Alarms, in which Case the Troops are immediately to fall in upon their Incampg Ground, in the Greatest regularity and Silence and their wait for orders & in Case the Alarm happens in the Night bothe the Divisions and Guards that Cover them are to retire 50 Yards behind the fires and there lay down in regular order on their Bellys—the Sentries are upon no Account to Quit their posts unless forced in by the Enemy.
After Orders
The Troops to receive 6 Days flower to Compleat them to the 30th and 4 Days meat to Compleat them to the 28 of this Month. the Field Officers of the different brigades & the Officers of the different Divisions when their divisions are receiving and Mr Wood the Kings Commissary are to attend in order to prevent any Mistakes in the Issuing of it out.
The 1st Brigade to begin to be followd by the 2d then the

3d Brigade Light Horse &c. & they are to Commence to morrow morning as Early as they Can see.
B. O.
The Troops to be under Arms at break of Day in the same disposition they Incamped & Continue ½ an Hour, their Amunition to be Carefully examind and if any of the Quantity order’d be wanted the Deficiency to be made up.


Title: Orderly Book, 24 November 1758
From: Washington, George
To:

[24 November 1758]

Bouquets Camp Novr 24th 1758
Parole Lancaster
For to Morrow Brigadier Montgomerie, Colo. Byrd, Lt Colo. Dagworthy & Majr Armstrong.
As the number of Dogs that follow the Troops are become a great Neausance in Camp the Provost is therefore to hang all Stray Dogs he Can find. It is therefore recommended to the Officers to take the Oppertunity this day of Horses returning to Loyall hannon to send them down the Country or keep them Constantly Tyd up.
When the Army Marches it is to be in 3 divisions the 1st Brigade on the left the 2d in the Center and the 3d on the right. Each brigade to march in 4 or more Colums according to the nature of the Ground having 8 Lt Horse belonging to each brigade divided at the head of each Colum. besides 6 more at each of their right & left Flanks of the 1st & 3d Brigades disposd as flankers marching aBreast.
The 4th Part of each Brigade is to Compose a Corp of reserve to their respective Brigades and form a Second line behind their Brigades & each to be under a Field Officer of their own Brigade.

In Case the Enemy should appear the line of Battle to be formd in Single ranks leaving the distance of 150 Yards between the 1st & 2d lines the right & Left Wings advancing more than the Center in order to Surround the Enemy.
The Bullocks Flower & Provision waggons are not to proceed from hence till further orders.
B. O.
The Commanding Officer of each Division is to appoint an Officer of his Division to read the orders to the Men whenever they are Issued as they will be answ[er]able for any failure of them and to see the provisions Equitably divided & Majr Waddall as before orderd to see the whole Qty for the Brigade deliverd out and that Each Quartr Master receives his Just Quantity.
After Orders
The Men of Sr Allen McCleans Detachmt are this night to Join their respective Corps and to be Compleated with Provisions the same as the rest of the Troops.
Detachmt of 200 Men to be drafted from the 3d Brigade to Escort up the heavy Artillery—Genl Forbes has been pleasd to appoint Capt. Bosumworth & Lt St Clair to Act as Aid De Camp & they are to be Obey’d as Such.
The Quarter Mastr Genl with a Detachmt of 500 Men to march to morrow morning at Day break in order to reconnoiter & open the road, Mr Bassitt Inginneer is to Attend the Qr Mastr Genl and to order a proportion of Tools.
The Army to March to morrow morning at 7 OClock, some of the Northern Indians now out upon the Scout to the French Fort, are expected in Camp this night the[y] will be receivd as Friends and known to the Guards and Sentries by calling out Johnston.
The Lt Horse are Immediately to March & reconnoiter the French Fort[.] if they find it abandond they are to take possession of it.
The Maryland Forces & Volunteers are to March at the same time to Support the light Horse & the whole to March with Great precaution in Case of a Surprise.
B. O.
A return to be given in of the best Marksmen in each Corps also of the Number of Rifles in each Corps.


Title: From George Washington to Francis Fauquier, 28 November 1758
From: Washington, George
To: Fauquier, Francis

To Governor Fauquier.
Honble Sir,[Camp at Fort Duquesne, 28 November 1758]
I have the pleasure to inform you, that Fort du Quesne—or the ground rather on which it stood—was possessed by His Majestys troops on the 25th instant. The Enemy, after letting us get within a days march of the place, burned the fort, and ran away (by the light of it) at night, going down the Ohio by water, to the number of about 5,00 men, from our best information. The possession of this fort has been matter of great surprise to the whole army—and we can not attribute it to more probable causes than those of weakness, want of Provisions, and desertion of their Indians: of these circumstances we were luckily informed, by three Prisoners who providentially fell into our hands at Loyal-Hannan, at a time when we despaired of proceeding; and a Council of War had determined that it was not advisable to advance beyond the place above-mentioned, this season: But the information above caused us to march on without Tents or Baggage, with a light train of artillery only; with which we have happily succeeded. It would be tedious, and I think unnecessary to relate every trivial circumstance that has happened since my last. To do this, if needful, shall be the employment of a leisure hour—when I have the pleasure to pay my respects to your Honor.
The General purposes to wait here a few days to settle matters with the Indians—and then all the Troops (except a sufficient

Garrison which will I suppose be left here to secure the possession) will march to their respective Governments. I therefore give your honor this early notice of it, that your directions relative to those of Virginia, may meet me timely on the Road. I can not help premising in this place, the hardships the Troops have undergone and the naked condition they now are in, in order that you may judge if it is not necessary that they shou’d have some little recess from fatigue, and time to provide themselves with necessaries; for at present they are destitute of every comfort of life.
If I do not get your orders to the contrary, I shall march the troops under my command directly to Winchester; from whence they may be disposed of, as you shall afterwards direct.
Genl Forbes desires me to inform you, that he is prevented, by a multiplicity of different affairs, from writing to you so fully now, as he would otherwise have done, and from enclosing you a copy of a letter which he has written to the commanding officer on the communication from hence to Winchester, &c. relative to the little Carpenters conduct (a chief of the Cherokees)—But that, the purport of that letter was to desire, they would deprive him of the use of arms and ammunition; and escort him from one place to another, to prevent his doing any mischief to the Inhabitants—allowing him Provisions only. His behaviour, the General thought, rendered this measure necessary.
This fortunate, and indeed unexpected success of our arms, will be attended with happy effects. The Delawares are suing for Peace, and I doubt not that other Tribes on the Ohio will follow their Example. A Trade free, open and upon equitable terms, is what they seem much to stickle for; and I do not know so effectual a way of rivetting them to our interest, as sending out Goods immediately to this place for that purpose: It will at the same time be a means of supplying the Garrison with such necessaries as may be wanted: and I think, those Colonies which are as greatly interested in the support of this place as Virginia is, should neglect no means in their power to establish and support a strong Garrison here. Our Business (wanting this) will be but half finished: while, on the other hand, we obtain a firm and lasting Peace, if this end is once accomplished.
Genl Forbes is very assiduous in getting these matters settled upon a solid basis; and has great merit (which I hope will be

rewarded) for the happy issue he has brought our Affairs to—infirm and worne down as he is. At present I have nothing further to add, but the strongest assurances of my being your Honors Most obedient and most hble Servt

G:W.
   Camp, at Ft d’Quesne, the 28th November, 1758.


Title: To George Washington from Charles Smith, 2 December 1758
From: Smith, Charles
To: Washington, George

Dr Colo.,
Fort Loudoun, Decembr 2d 1758

As You wrote to me in Yr Last Concerning Deischargeing Different People’s Accots that had Money Due by the Contry for Servises Done at this Place, Every Person that brought there Accots in to Me I Sent Down to Williamsburgh Which they past and is Now Discharg’d.
Your Acots of Smith’s Worke & Waggonage is Past & the Money is Now in My hands, for Smiths Worke Amounts upwards of £50, Waggonage upwards of £10, I have Drawn the Whole Accot between You & I & Shall be Ready to Settle with You at any time by Writeing or Self present.
there is a Number of the 2d Virga Regiment come Down to Me but by Whose Orders I know knot, there in Great need of a Doctor but to Imploy one, I am afraid to do as I have no Orders but at the same time has Receivd them in to the fort & Draws provision as they Others untill further Orders of Your’s or Some Other Commanding Officer.
I have no News Worth Notice but as all Your friends in this place is Well & Daily Wishing to heare of the Reduction of Fort Dequzne & Your Safe Returne at this place as they Immagin there Greatly Imposd upon in this County as there is Orders come up to Draughf the Milisa of the Above Sd County, I am Dr Sir, Your Most Obedient & Very Humbe Servt

Chs Smith


Title: To George Washington from Francis Fauquier, 3 December 1758 [letter not found]
From: Fauquier, Francis
To: Washington, George

Letter not found: from Francis Fauquier, 3 Dec. 1758. On 9 Dec. GW wrote to Fauquier: “I was honored with your obliging favour of the 3d instant.”


Title: From George Washington to Francis Fauquier, 9 December 1758
From: Washington, George
To: Fauquier, Francis

To The Honble Governor Fauquer.
Sir.Winchester, the 9th Dec. 1758
I arrived at this place last night, and was just setting out (tho’ very much indisposed) for my own House, when I was honored with your obliging favour of the 3d instant. My last letters would fully inform your Honor of the success of His Majesty’s arms under General Forbes—of the march of the Virginia Troops to Winchester—and the condition (the very distressed condition) the 1st Regiment is in. It is needless therefore, to recapitulate facts, or to trouble your Honor further on this head.
Reason, nay, common humanity itself points out that some respite should be granted to Troops returning from every toil and hardship that cold, hunger & fatigue can inflict: and I hope your honors sentiments correspond therein.
If I easily get the better of my present Disorder, I shall hope for the honor of kissing your hand, about the 25th instant. The want of almost every necessary for the journey—and a still greater inducemt if possible, the want of my Papers, requisite to a full and final settlement with the Country oblige me to take my own house in the way down.
Those matters which your honor has glanced at in your letters,

have been fully communicated to me—That you had not the least share in causing it, I am equally well satisfied of; and shall think myself honored with your Esteem: Being, with the greatest Respect, your most obedient, and most oblig’d Humble Servant,

G:W.


Title: To George Washington from Christopher Hardwick, 12 December 1758
From: Hardwick, Christopher
To: Washington, George

Bullskin Plantation Decr 12th 1758

One Marke & Tent Table (Iron Screw to Do Missing) 4 Camp Stools Bed stead, 2 Mattrases, 4 Blankets, 6 Pack Saddles (one of Which Miles Carrys with him) 2 Oyl Cloths, 2 Candle Sticks 1 Pr Snuffers, 1 Pr Curtins, 1 Bottle Oyl 5 Cups & Six Saucers (some of whch have Peaces broke out of them) 2 Tumblers, 1 Do Broke, 3 Table Cloths, 2 Pr Sheets, 1 Box of Candles, 1 Curry Comb & Brush, 1 Pr Saddle Bags, 3 horse Beels (one of Which is at Winchester) 1 Cag of Wine, 13 Plates 1 Bason, 1 Blanket Coat, 4 Wanteys, Hors Shoes & Nails, 2 Boxes, 2 Pr Legings 1 Copper kettle (the Cover missing Miles says it is at Winchest.[)] 1 Tin Quart Mug, 1 Tea Kettle, 1 Small Tent 1 Tomehock 2 Delph Bowls 7 Knives 9 Forks—Part of a Bottle of Musterd—some Spices, 2 Pewter Dishes much bent 7 Table Spoons, 3 Tea Do 2 Pieses of supe 3 Neats Tongs.

Decr 12th 1758
I have Recd the before Mentiond things (except such as is excepted in the Memorandom) I say Recd Pr Me.

Christophe Hardwick


Title: To George Washington from Robert Stewart, 12 December 1758
From: Stewart, Robert
To: Washington, George

Dear Sir
Winchester Decemb. 12th 1758

The Baggage arriv’d here the night before last but the horses so low and Jaded as they could not proceed before this day I have sent Keating & two others to see it safe to the Quarter.
There’s no place to receive the Sick and that there should be no Surgeon or Nurses to take care of the Sick & wounded appears shockingly Barbarous.
Mr Smith says there’s no materials to finish the Barracks & no money to procure them, those that stays in the Fort must suffer greatly for want of Wood & water—as the men are in great

want of necessaries would you think proper to have the Shirts and Stockgs in the Store Issued to them.
Mr Boyd got here last night, he parted with our Troops at Reas Town and says that before he left them eight or nine had Parish’d with Cold, and that the Sick Encreasd fast.
My Fever still continues and nobody here that can give me the smallest Releif nor is it diminishd by the Intelligence we had of the Assemblys Determination about our Regt (if it now may be call’d one). the very name of Ranger is horrible. its Duty if well executed insupportable by at least 9/10ths of the Human Species, it’s nature inconsistent with order & Discipline and that Brave Corps equally Distinguish’d by their Discipline and Intrepidity before the Enemy will too probably soon dwindle to a Licentious Crowd—as I would willingly make every effort to secure some kind of Retreat from what I so much dislike I would (if it should not appear like an abuse of that good nature & disinterested Friendship so often Demonstrated in my behalf) Beg you would be so good as to use your Interest with the Governor to make me an Adjutant to the Militia this the late Governor often told me should be a back door for me in case I should be disappointed in my military expectations which (he added) could not well happen[.] I am told there is a vacancy and a total ignorance of the Service must render some of those that enjoy them very unequal to the office—I know how disagreeable it is to ask a favour of a great man and nothing but dire necessity could induce me to beg your doing it—from the present Circumstances of Affairs and your Situation in Life I’m perswaded such a favour at this juncture would not be refus’d you. I am really asham’d at my giving such great & frequent trouble indeed it seems odd I should give you the most who is best dispos’d to do for me, tho’ that its natural cause.
I shall ever retain the most grateful sense of the manifold Friendly & obliging offices you have been pleas’d to do me, to merit which will always comprehend a large share of his ambition who is with the most perfect & unalterable Esteem My Dear Colo. Your most Affecte & most obliged hble Servant

Robert Stewart

my present Situation will I hope render an appology for my writing &ca badly unnecessary.


Title: From George Washington to Robert Stewart, 18 December 1758 [letter not found]
From: Washington, George
To: Stewart, Robert

Letter not found: to Robert Stewart, 18 Dec. 1758. On 29 Dec. Stewart wrote to GW: “Your affectionate and obliging Letter of the 18th Inst. I with infinite pleasure received.”


Title: To George Washington from James Craik, 20 December 1758
From: Craik, James
To: Washington, George

Dear Sir
Winchester Decr 20th 1758

We arrived on saturday last after a fatigueing & most severe march—The men & officers both suffer’d very much from hunger & cold—Many of our men were obliged to be left at Raes Town & other places on the road through sickness; numbers of which, I fear will never see this place—Great numbers are dayly flocking to the Hospital; and what is still more dreadfull not one medecine to give them for their relief. I heard when I came down the Surgn was broke yet rather than let brave fellows suffer—I have dispatched an Express to Fridricksburg for some most material things; at my own risk.
If The Troops are keept up medecines must be had for them—Therefore have inclosed a list of the most necssary Articles,

And those will be immediatly wanted. for what I sent for; were but few, & I doubt much if they can be got at Fredricksburg—As you are present; Remonstrating the hardships the men ly under when sick for want of proper Accomodations, such as beding, Barley, Oatmeal, Sugar &c. probably they might be redress’d—We are very anxious here to know the fate of the Troops, and who will be Commander. When the Regiment meets with that irrepareable lose, loseing you—The very thoughts of this lyes heavy on the whole whenever they think of it—and dread the consequences of your resigning—I would gladly be advised by you whether or not you think, I had better continue, if they choose to keep me untill my Medecines come from England, or whether I had better resign directly—for I am resolved not to stay in the service when you quit it—The Inhabitants of this place press me much to settle here—I likewise would crave your advise whether or not you think I had better except of their importunities—or settle in Fairfax where you was so kind as to offer me your most friendly assistance—I hope you’l pardon my freedom in giving you this trouble—For as I have experienced so much of your friendship and received so much friendly countenance from you—I cannot help consulting you on this occasion as my most sincere freind.
I am extremly sorry to hear your bad state of health remain’d with you when here—However I flatter my self with the hopes that you are well—And that as the fatigues of war are now mostly over, you will recover dayly.
By Mr Boyd I have sent down all my Accots that were not settled, & hope now to clear of all old scores—If you don’t expect to be up soon, would beg the favour of a line from you—I ever am with the greatest Respect & Sincerity Dr Sir Your most obliged & obedt hume Sert

Jas Craik


Title: To George Washington from Robert Stewart, 20 December 1758
From: Stewart, Robert
To: Washington, George

Dear Sir
Fort Loudoun Decembr 20th 1758

Inclos’d are Returns of the First V. Regt and the Stores here, the former left for you to Sign the other sign’d by Mr Smith I likewise take the liberty of Inclosing you a Copy of my accots relative to the Troop, if any thing can be done I hope you will Please remind the Governor and Assembly that I nor my Officers have never received any Pay, allowance for Horses, Bat or Forrage Money and the high Pay and Emoluments the Pensylvania Horse Officers receiv’d tho’ each of them Drew Pay in the Foot agreeable to the different Ranks, they therein held—Your placing the manifold Essential Services the Horse perform’d in the Course of the Campaign of which the Foot were incapable in a Just point of view to the Assembly might probably alter their Sentiments and produce the desir’d Effect.
The wretched Situation want of Cloathing, necessaries, a long Series of uncommon hardships severe Duty and even want of needfull Food & rest has reduc’d your Regiment to makes no small addition to the horrible Impression the last Campaign has given the 2d V. Regt of a Military Life, and as yet render’d our utmost Efforts in Recruiting any of them abortive—I humbly conceive that if any Recruits can be got it must be where they are Strangers to the melancholy Condition our men are in We yesterday had them under Arms and the miserable and shameful appearance they made was really moving It certainly would be for the Interest of the Country either to have them immediatly Cloath’d, properly equip’t as Soldiers and render’d fit for Service or Disbanded as in their present deplorable Situation, they are an Expence and can be of no real use, and Dejection, murmurs and Desertion must be the inevitable consequences of this unaccountable Neglect.
I long till I know what you have or can do in that affair I sollicited you for in my last by Miles, as the very thoughts of being a Ranger is insupportable, tho’ I am creditably inform’d that

these Compys are very benificial and that some of the Ranging Capts. make more money than ever you did by the Regt. But surely he that wou’d for the sake of money swerve from the Principles of Honr does not merit the Title of Officer and for my own part I solemnly Declare I would rather Serve in the Ranks than deviate from my Honr. But as you are perfectly acquainted with my Sentiments, the Circumstances I am under and am fully satisfied with your Inclination towards me will add no more on this Subject.
If the Assembly sits soon I should be extremely glad to get Liberty to go down for a few days and in the mean time I beg leave to Subscribe myself With the most perfect Esteem My Dear Colo. Your Most Affecte & Most Obliged hble Servt

Robert Stewart


Title: To George Washington from James Craik, 29 December 1758
From: Craik, James
To: Washington, George

Dear Sir
Winchester Decr 29th 1758

Your most kind letter I had the great pleasure to receive, and acknowledge my self under new obligations for your repeated offers of friendship. I wish it may ever be in my power to make you a suitable return for such friendship is seldom to be met with in those days—But to pretend to testifie the just sense I have of your kindness’s would be too troublesome to you, and probably might appear too fullsom. therefore shall only say that they are so great that I shall never be able to repay them—By Mr Boyd I made bold to trouble you with a letter, in which was inclosed a list of Medecines for the use of the Troops—The dissapointment I met with in not getting what I wrote for from Fredricksburg (as they could not be had there) makes it absolutely necessary to dispatch of medecines immediatly for the relief of the sick—many are now suffering & I cannot assist them for want of necessaries—The distruktion of the medicines at Fort Cumberland has been a great misfortune to us—In my

last to you I mentioned something with regard to myself—Whether or not you thought I had best resign immediatly—If you think the troops are to take the feild soon, and that it would be an injury to the country (in not allowing them time to provide themselves with another) for me to continue any longer—I should be gland you would inform the Govr that I beg leave to resign—And in case you think this most expedient, I have inclosed a list to Mr Boyd, to give to Doctr Carter for my own use: untill I can be supply’d from home—I hope you’l excuse this repeated trouble—And beleive me to be with the greatest sincerity and Respect Dr Sir Your Most Obliged & Obedt Servt

James Craik


Title: To George Washington from Robert Stewart, 29 December 1758
From: Stewart, Robert
To: Washington, George

Dear Sir
Fort Loudoun, Decembr 29th 1758

Your affectionate and obliging Letter of the 18th Inst. I with infinite pleasure received the very genteel manner in which those fresh marks of your disinterested Friendship are therein given at once Demonstrate your refin’d Sentiments of that Celestial virtue so rarely found genuine in this world and your steady perseverence in the prosecution of it—If I know anything of myself I think no distance of time or place can ever diminish that gratitude with which my heart overflows for the particular manner in which you have long been pleas’d to take notice of me.
About 9 days ago Lt Colo. Stephens arrived here. I immediatly waited on him, shew’d him your Orders and offer’d to give them up to him as Commanding Officer but he before several Officers said that as he understood that the assembly had voted away the Lt Colo. he would no further be concern’d with the Command, only to Sign the Discharges of the Drafts upon which I retain’d the Command till yesterday he without giving

me the least notice, order’d the Adjutant to make him a Return of the Regiment, and that Jenkins might be got ready to go to Williamsbg—as I knew him, was at no loss to account for this extraordinary Behaviour, and plainly saw his Intentions by Signing the Discharges and Transmitting the Returns was to make it appear to the Governor and you that he Commanded while I did the Duty, therefore I desir’d he would either take the Sole Command or no part of it, the former he made choice off, as his being reduc’d was not given out in Orders, and I suppose till then he will be entitled to his Pay—should be vastly glad to know from you what is done in that affair and whether he is an officer in your Regiment or not? or if he is what his Rank is?
The Inclos’d came here 2 days ago and as I knew the hand & that it could contain nothing relative to your private affairs I thought it better to open it and see if it was necessary to send an Express with it—if I have done amiss I beg you’ll forgive me—my being formerly accustom’d to it in similar cases could alone have induc’d me to use that freedom on this occasion—no Letter came along with it except the Inclosd for Docr Hay; one of the Expresses that went from here proceeded no further than Reas Town where he found the Inclos’d Letters & forwarded those he had for the General by an Express he there met with, going to Loyalhann.
It’s whisper’d here that Lt C. Stephens has receiv’d a Letter from one of the Council intimating the Governor’s intention of giving him the Regt whenever you Resign—I need not tell you how alarming this is to the Corps but as I did not till Just now know of this oppy I’m oblig’d to write you in a great hurry but as an Express will set out in a few days with an address from the Officers to you will write you more at leisure—The fear of losing you has struck a general Grief & Dejection in both officers and Soldiers the men have already begun to Desert—no doubt Colo. Stephens has sent you an accot of the Situation of affairs here—I take the Liberty of sending the Inclosd advertisemints to be Publish’d and begs leave to Subscribe myself with the highest Esteem & most perfect Regard My Dear Colo. Your most Affecte & Most Obliged humble Servt

Robert Stewart


Title: To George Washington from Robert Stewart, 31 December 1758
From: Stewart, Robert
To: Washington, George

Dear Sir
Fort Loudoun Decemr 31st 1758

In my last of the 29th Inst. by Mr Smith the Interpr I inclos’d you a Letter from Colo. Bouquet and inform’d you of some things which I beg leave to remind you off the afternoon of that day Colo. Stephens went out of Town when he returns I don’t know.
As the Season for taking the Field will soon draw near, there cannot be much time to loose in commencing the necessary preparations for what share Virginia may Judge necessary to bear in the operations of the next Campaign—There are many bad men in the Regiment and it will take a great many good ones to compleat it—the best of our men are greatly dispirited by their want of Clothes—Discontents and Desertion has already begun and how soon they can be effectually supress’d without removing the cause is hard to determine; these added to the almost insuperable Difficulties of Recruiting and the sad pass that Service is arriv’d at may possibly require the attention of the Legislature to provide an expedient adequate to it’s exigency—Tents Bell of arms, Camp Colrs Kettles &Ca will be wanted—an Armourer to repair the number of arms that are here out of order would be necessary.

There is no money for Recruiting nor any Contingent Fund—no way of Paying Expresses, Defraying the Expences of Parties Detach’d after Deserters, giving Rewards for apprehending them, horse hire &Ca without sending the Accots down the Country which greatly clogs and retards the Service—There was no Provision made for supplying the Hospital and Guards with Wood and this Garrison with Water those urgent wants would admit of no delay and I was indispensably oblig’d to hire a Waggon to draw Wood and a Sledge and 2 Horses to draw Water this I hope will meet with your approbation and be paid for by the Country you know the great distance we are now at from Wood and Water and the difficulty of carrying them at this rigurous Season by Naked men.
Some Compys had very few of the Drafts whose time of Service was limited others a great many of them, mine had by much the largest share of them some Regulation in this affair you may perhaps Judge necessary—Many of the officers have applied for leave to go down the Country for a few weeks to have a little Relaxation from Duty after the great Fatigues they have lately gone thro’ and enjoy the Company of their Freinds and Relations, But as my Command is so accidental and temporary I thought it would be taking too much upon me to grant their requests tho’ they appear’d so reasonable Lieut. Buckner in particular begs to be indulg’d—Be pleas’d to favour me [(]or the Commanding Officer here) with your Orders on this Head.
You omitted to send up your Orderly Book I fear I shall not be able to collect the Orders from the time you spoke off—Poyne till within these two days has been disabled from writing by a Rheumatism if you think proper to have your Book brought up I will get it done in the best manner I can or if you please to have what of these orders can be got put in a Book by themselves it shall be done.
Last night Lieut. Gist Serjeant Ostin (who Mr Gist got from the Indians) and three men on Furlouch with Liberty to stay at this place only 3 days arrivd here in 7 days from Pittsburg where a Fort Barracks & Store Houses were erected three Months Provisions laid in and three Months more on the Road—this Fort is 120 feet in the interior Square, with four Bastions in each of which they have got a small Mortar Mounted. the Barracks Form the Curtains and the Bastions are Stockaded—

The Duty there is hard and our Men suffers vastly for want of Clothes—The Indians informs our people that 150 of the French went down the River with the Cannon and 350 more (the remainder of the Garrison) went up to Venango where they now are and from whence (the Indians add) a Body of Troops will pay our Garrison a visit whenever the River is open—Mr Gist says that night before he left Pittsbg an Indian came there to inform them that a Runner had just arriv’d at the Cuscuskus Town with an accot that a considerable Body of the Twittwees had Attack’d a French Settlement near Fort Detroit, Burn’t two small Villages to the Ground and put all their Inhabitants Men Women and Children to Death not sparing even one of those that Surrender’d So formidable a Nation’s having heartily imbarkd in a war against the French will probably effect a happy change in that Quarter—and if we improve those advantages which Heaven has presented us with and act with proper viguor and Expedition What may not be done next Campaign?
I’m afraid I have tir’d you with the tedious length of this Letter which insensibly grew longer than I intended it—The absence of that immense pleasure of your constant Company and Conversation in which I have been so long happy and which I dread I will in a great measure be forever depriv’d off so sensibly affects me that I cannot refrain from indulging myself when I write to you—If we must be so wretched as to loose you I cannot think of remaining in this Service—That your highest expectations may be fully answerd by a change of Life—that you continue the Darling of a grateful Country for the many eminent Services you have render’d her, that you may constantly enjoy new Scenes of Pleasure, Health Prosperity, all the Sweets of a Retir’d Life and every requisite that must necessarly concur in the completion of your Felicity are the most ardent wishes of him who ever is with the greatest and most unalterable Esteem & Regard My Dear Colonel Your Most Affectionate & most Obliged Servt

Robt Stewart

P.S. It was unanimously agreed on by all the Officers that at least a Captain ought to wait on you with our Address which is the reason of Capt. McNeil’s going down to you.
Should not our Address have it’s fervently wish’d for Effect

about which we are under the greatest uneasiness Colo. Fitzhaugh would be the most agreeable Successor his Publick Character exhibits him in so distinguish’d a Light that he has already attracted our attention and in him we beleive we should have some small Reparation for the inexpressible Loss we should sustain by the Loss of You.