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Letter of recommendation from Robert Dinwiddie to James Innes concerning Edward Brice Dobbs
Dinwiddie, Robert, 1693-1770
May 01, 1755
Volume 05, Page 401

[Reprinted from Dinwiddie Papers. Vol. 2. P. 19.]
Governor Dinwiddie to Colonel Innes

May 1st, 1755.

Sir:

The season of the year is far advanc'd. I wish the Forces were on their March over the Mount's, and sincerely wish success to the Expedit'n. Capt. Dobbs, the Gov'r's Son, comes at the Head of the No. Car. Company. He is a well behaved young Gent'n. I recomend him to Your F'dship. I rem'n with very great Respect and Esteem,

Dear James, Y'r affect. humble servant.