George Mercer to Mordecai Buckner, 14 January 1756

George Mercer to Mordecai Buckner

[Alexandria, 14 January 1756]

To Ensign Mordecai Buckner, at Winchester.

As Colonel Washington is doubtful1 that some of the men, to whom you delivered Shoes, Stockings, Shirts, &c. here, have received them a second time at Winchester—Desires you will examine the Commissary’s Book there; and if you find any such, give a list of them to the Pay-Master; in order that he may stop the value of them next pay-day. As soon as you receive this, you are to continue your march to Fort Cumberland with your Detachment, and all the men in Winchester; except those of the Troop of Light Horse; and deliver the men to the Commanding Officers of the Companies they belong to. I am &c.

G:M. aid de camp.

Alexandria: January 14th 1756.

LB, DLC:GW.

1. I.e., fearful.

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Title: George Mercer to Mordecai Buckner, 14 January 1756
Author: Mercer, George
Recipient: Buckner, Mordecai
Date: 14 January 1756

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Cite as: “George Mercer to Mordecai Buckner, 14 January 1756,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/02-02-02-0294. [Original source: The Papers of George Washington, Colonial Series, vol. 2, 14 August 1755 – 15 April 1756, ed. W. W. Abbot. Charlottesville: University Press of Virginia, 1983, pp. 282–283.]