1From George Washington to John Hall and John King, 16 October 1755 (Washington Papers)
I received yours, and am as much surprized at your delay in repairing to your Rendezvous, as being at a loss for Orders after you did arrive there. I Order, that upon the receipt of this, you march the Recruits immediately to this place, where Clothes and Ammunition will be provided: for your provision is sent to meet you on Martin Hardens’ Road, by which you are ordered to march. If Captain...