1From George Washington to John Preston, 1 October 1784 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to John Preston, 1 Oct. 1784. On 6 Nov. Preston wrote GW : “In consequence of receiving your Excellency’s favour dated Rockingham Octr 1st 84. . . .”
2To George Washington from John Preston, 6 November 1784 (Washington Papers)
In consequence of receiving your Excellency’s favour dated Rockingham Octr 1st 84, I gave the necessary attention due to your business, & have examined all the records of my Office deligently, but find nothing relating to your Lands only the enclosed Warrent of 2000 Acres, a copy of the entry & survey thereon: All warrents granted by Lord Dunmore agreeable to the Proclamation of 1763, Which...