Washington, George, 1732-1799. The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources: Volume 2
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To COLONEL ROBERT SLAUGHTER Fort Loudoun, June 21, 1757.
Sir: I received yours of the 20th. instant; and am glad of the judicious, regular step which you have taken; and judge it necessary you shou'd lose no time in marching the Detachm't up here; as we have received no intelligence which contradicts that formerly received a few days ago. A man arrived here from Fort Cumberland who left that Garrison on the 16th.
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instant: at which time there were great numbers of the enemy's indians around that place, who frequently appeared openly to the Garrison. This is probably a party detached from the main Body, and sent out before it, to reconnoitre. I keep Major Lewis 50 miles advanced from this place, with Orders to use all possible means of procuring Intelligence. I am &c.