To George Washington from Hugh Mercer, 11 September 1758
From Hugh Mercer
Camp at Reas Town 11th Septr 1758
Sir,
I have sent thirty Pack horses and one Waggen loaded with Flour, amounting to about Seven Thousand Wt; More would have been sent, had horses or Waggens been here.1
By intelligence from Major Halket I find the General leavs Loudon to day, so that Colonel Bouquet may be expected from the Westward before the Genl arrives here; And a further suply sent your forces if their stay at CumberLd makes it necessary. I am Sir Your most obedt Servt
Hugh Mercer
ALS, DLC:GW.
1. See Mercer to GW, 15 Sept., n.3.