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Preferred Citation

Robert Dinwiddie's Letter to [Adam] Stephens [sic], 1755 Apr 12, Manuscript # 1942.3.c, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

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Purchase, 1942.

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Scope and Content Information

Dinwiddie sent clothing for companies at Will's Creek and those under Captain Lewis. Gene ral Braddock's warrant for recruiting troops {no longer enclosed} must not delay Stephen's march, but if Stephen is successful in his recruiting, he'll gain the favor of the general. Letterbook copy published in R.A. Brock's edition of the official correspondence of Robert Dinwiddie, vol. II, p. 13 (Publications of the Virginia Historical Society, vol. IV, 1884).

Index Terms

Persons:

• Braddock, Edward, 1695?-1755.
• Lewis, Andrew, 1720- 1781.
• Stephen, Adam.

Geographical Names:

• United States --History --French and Indian War, 1755-1763 --Equipment and supplies.