George Washington Papers

From George Washington to Thomas Basset, 4 May 1758

To Thomas Basset

To Mr T. Basset—Engineer.

SirFort L[oudou]n May 4th 1758.

Your letter of the 27th ultimo came to my hands only last night. I have received no Orders yet for marching 2,00 men to Enoch’s; when I do, you shall be informed thereof. I am Sir, Your most obedient, humble Servant,

G:W.

LB, DLC:GW.

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    From George Washington to Thomas Basset, 4 May 1758
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    Washington, George
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    Basset, Thomas
    Date
    4 May 1758

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    “From George Washington to Thomas Basset, 4 May 1758,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/02-05-02-0118. [Original source: The Papers of George Washington, Colonial Series, vol. 5, 5 October 1757–3 September 1758, ed. W. W. Abbot. Charlottesville: University Press of Virginia, 1988, p. 154.]

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