From George Washington to George William Fairfax, 23 October 1755
To George William Fairfax
Pearsalls—October 23d 1755.
To Colonel George William Fairfax.
Sir,
We arrived here to-day, where I met Captains Cocks and Ashby, whom I have appointed to remain on Pattersons Creek; the one at Nicholas Reasmers, the other at [ ] Sellars’s, in order to protect the Inhabitants on those Waters, and to Escort any Waggons to and from Fort Cumberland, with necessaries for the Service. It would be also necessary to have a party of the Militia appointed to this place, for the same purpose; the rest should be stationed above the Trough,1 at such convenient posts or passes as you and Colonel Martin shall think advisable. Captain Cocks applied to me for pay; I have refered him to you—Have nothing particular to add, but Compliments to Colonel Martin, &c. Yours
G:W.
LB, DLC:GW.