1From George Washington to John Deane, 13 August 1756 (Washington Papers)
Be particularly careful and expeditious in forwarding all Expresses; communicating all remarkable intelligence to the adjacent Forts, affording Escorts to all convoys and parties—if the general good may be promoted, or the public benefited thereby. Encourage agriculture and industry; and protect and guard the people at their daily labour; which is the chief end and design of your being there....