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After the defeat at Fort Necessity, Washington’s regiment returned to Alexandria in disarray. Many soldiers deserted. The ones that remained were in poor spirits and lacked supplies. Despite the poor conditions, Washington was shocked to learn that Gov. Dinwiddie wanted him to launch another attack on the French at Fort Duquesne. From Alexandria, Washington wrote a lengthy and frustrated letter to his mentor and patron, Col. William Fairfax on August 11, 1754. In the letter, Washington explained