The writings of George Washington; being his correspondence, addresses, messages, and other papers, official and private, selected and published from the original manuscripts; with a life of the author, notes and illustrations. By Jared Sparks.

98 WASHINGTON'S WRITINGS. [JET. 23.
TO MAJOR ANDREW LEWIS.
Fredericksburg, 6 September, 1755.*
SIR,
The country has come to a resolution to raise sixteen companies, which are to be formed into a regiment,
and of which they have honored me with the command.
I am allowed the liberty of appointing my field officers;
in consequence of which, I have commissioned you as
major, and must desire you will, as soon as Captain
Hogg arrives, and takes the command of your company,
repair to Fredericksburg with all imaginable despatch,
to take charge of the recruits, that shall be brought to
that place of rendezvous. I know your diligence and
punctuality require little or no spur; yet, as this is an
affair that calls for the greatest despatch, I must earnestly recommend it to you. Be careful in getting a
proper return of your company, that I may order things
accordingly.
A return must also be delivered to Captain Hogg, not
only of the men, but of the arms, tools, &c., and his
receipt taken. I am, &c.
have some rank; and I am persuaded it would be of infinite service, if his
Majesty would graciously please to honor them with his commissions, the
same as in General Shirlevy's and Sir William Pepperell's regiments; and
I am convinced, if General Braddock had survived, he would have recommended Mr. Washington to the royal favor, which I beg your interest in
recommending."` As soon as Colonel Washington was informed of his appointment, he
repaired to Williamsburg to consult with the governor respecting future
operations. When he wrote this letter he was on his return to Winchester, which place was fixed upon as his head-quarters. The two
other points of rendezvous for the recruits were Fredericksburg and
Alexandria.