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George Washington to Robert Orme, March 15, 1755
[Mount Vernon, 15 March 1755] To Robert Orme Esqr. aid de Camp to the His Exy General B. Williamsburgh In answer to the foregoing– Sir, I was not favourd with…
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Letters from George Washington
B. 1732 · D. 1799
George Washington was a Founding Father and the first president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. As commander of the Continental Army, Washington led Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War against the British Empire. He is commonly known as the Father of His Country for his role in bringing about American independence.
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George Washington to Robert Orme, March 15, 1755
[Mount Vernon, 15 March 1755] To Robert Orme Esqr. aid de Camp to the His Exy General B. Williamsburgh In answer to the foregoing– Sir, I was not favourd with…
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George Washington to Robert Orme, April 2, 1755
[Mount Vernon, 2 April 1755] To Robert Orme Esqr.– Alexandria Dear Sir, The arrival of a good deal of Company (among whom is my Mother, alarmd with at the report…
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George Washington to William III (1728–1777) Byrd, April 20, 1755
[Mount Vernon, 20 April 1755] To The Honble William Bird Esqr. Westover Honble Dr Sir I was am sorry it was not in my power to wait upon you at…
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George Washington to Carter Burwell, April 20, 1755
[Mount Vernon, 20 April 1755] To Carter Burwell Esqr.– Chairman of the Military Commee Williamsburgh Sir From the goodness kindness of your offer last Assembly, 1 I flatter myself you…
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George Washington to John Robinson, April 20, 1755
[Mount Vernon, 20 April 1755] To Jno. Robinson Esqr. Speaker of the House of Delegates Virginia 1 Dear Sir I little expected when I wrote you last that I shoud…
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George Washington to William Fairfax, April 23, 1755
[Mount Vernon, 23 April 1755] To The Honble Wm Fairfax Esqr. prest at Williamsburgh 1 Dear Sir, I cannot think of quitting Fairfax 2 without embracing this last oppertunity of…
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George Washington to Sarah Cary Fairfax, April 30, 1755
[Bullskin Plantation, 30 April 1755] To Mrs Fairfax– Belvoir Dear Madam In order to engage your corrispondance, I think it expedient, just is incumbent on me to deserve it; which…
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George Washington to William Fairfax, May 5, 1755
[Winchester, 5 May 1755] To The Honble Wm Fairfax Esqr. Belvoir 1 Dear Sir I overtook the General at Frederick Town in Maryld and from thence we proceeded to this…
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George Washington to Thomas Fairfax, sixth baron Fairfax of Cameron, May 6, 1755
[Winchester, 6 May 1755] To The Right Honble The Lord Fairfax –Greenway Court My Lord I have had the misfortune to loose 3 of my Horses since I left home;…
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George Washington to John Augustine Washington, May 6, 1755
[Winchester, 6 May 1755] To Mr Jno. Auge Washington Mount Vernon Dear Jack Brother A very fatiegueing Ride; and long round about brought me to the General (the day I…
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George Washington to Mary Ball Washington, May 6, 1755
[Winchester, 6 May 1755] To Mrs Washington near Fredericksbg 1 Honourd Madam I came to this place last Saturday, 2 and shall set out to morrow with the General for…
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George Washington to Augustine Washington, May 14, 1755
[Fort Cumberland, Md., 14 May 1755] To Colo. Auge Washington Westmoreland Cty 1 Dear Brother I left home the 24th of last Month, 2 and overtook the General at Frederick…
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George Washington to John Carlyle, May 14, 1755
[Fort Cumberland, Md., 14 May 1755] To Majr Jno. Carlyle prest at Williamsburgh 1 Sir I Overtook the General at Frederick Town in Maryld and proceeded with him by way…
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George Washington to Sarah Fairfax Carlyle, May 14, 1755
[Fort Cumberland, Md., 14 May 1755] To Mrs Carlyle Alexandria Dear Madam As I have no higher expectation in view gratification than an intimate corrispondance with my Friends, I hope,…
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George Washington to John Augustine Washington, May 14, 1755
[Fort Cumberland, Md., 14 May 1755] To Mr Jno. Auge Washington Mount Vernon Dear Jack Brother As wearing Boots is quite the Mode, and mine are in a declining State;…
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George Washington to Sarah Cary Fairfax, May 14, 1755
[Fort Cumberland, Md., 14 May 1755] To Mrs Fairfax Belvoir Dear Madam. I have, at last, with great pains and difficulty, discover–d the Reason why Mrs Wardrope 1 is a…
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George Washington to John Hunter, May 16, 1755
[Winchester, 16 May 1755] To Jno. Hunter Esqr. Hampton Sir I have Orders from the Genl, 1 and Instructions from Mr Johnston, 2 the Dy Paymaster Genl to receive 4,000£s…
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George Washington to James Balfour, May 16, 1755
[Winchester, 16 May 1755] To Mr Belfour–Partr to Colo. Hunter Hampton Sir If Colo. Hunter shd be from home, I hope you will open this my Lett. to see to…
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George Washington to Robert Orme, May 22, 1755
[Claiborne–s Ferry, 22 May 1755] To Robt Orme Esqr. Aid de Camp Wills Creek Dear Sir In pursuance of His Excellencys Commands, 1 I proceeded to this place with all…
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George Washington to Robert Orme, May 23, 1755
[Williamsburg, 23 May 1755] To the Same Dear Sir Since writg from Claybourn–s Ferry by the Late express, 1 I arrivd at this place and have met Mr Belfour; who,…
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George Washington to John Augustine Washington, May 28, 1755
[Winchester, 28 May 1755] To Mr Jno. Auge Washington Mount Vernon Dear Jack Brother I came to this place last Night, and was greatly disappointed at not finding the Cavalry…
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George Washington to William Fairfax, June 7, 1755
[Fort Cumberland, Md., 7 June 1755] To the Honble Willm Fairfax Esqr. Belvoir Honble Sir I arrivd with my charge safe in Camp the 30th of last Month, after waiting…
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George Washington to George William Fairfax, June 7, 1755
[Fort Cumberland, Md., 7 June 1755] To George Wm Fairfax Esqr. Belvoir 1 Sir I had not the pleasure of receiving your favour till after my return from Williamsburg, when…