TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF BURGESSES.
Williamsburg, October 23, 1754.
Sir—
Nothing could give me, and the officers under my
command, greater satisfaction, than to receive the thanks of
the House of Burgesses, in so particular and public a manner,
for our behaviour in the late unsuccessful engagement with
the French; and we unanimously hope that our future proceedings
in the service of our country will entitle us to a continuance
of your approbation, I assure you, sir, I shall always
look upon it as my indispensable duty to endeavor to
deserve it.
I was desired by the officers of the Virginia regiment to
make their suitable acknowledgments for the honor they have
received in your thanks. I therefore hope the enclosed will
be agreeable, and answer their, and the intended purpose of,
sir, your most obedient and humble servant,
