1To George Washington from Abraham Bosomworth, 4 July 1758 (Washington Papers)
I Desire you’ll be so good as forward the enclosed to Captn Gist that he may not be imposed upon by a Scalp which Captn Johnny pretends to have taken with his Catawbas. Colo. Bouquet is well convinced of the Deceit & desires you will take Care Gist’s letter getts to Winchester before Johnny can, The Circumstances are so strong against him that they admit of no manner of doubt, therefore think...