From George Washington to Henry Peyton, 12 May 1756
To Henry Peyton
[Winchester, 12 May 1756]
To Colonel Peyton
Sir,
You are desired with the Detachment under your command, to proceed (on your arrival at the mouth of Patterson’s-Creek) as Escort to Governor Innis, to Fort Cumberland. Yours
G:W.
LB, DLC:GW.