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George Washington to Mary Ball Washington, June 7, 1755
[Fort Cumberland, Md., 7 June 1755] To Mrs Washington near Fredericksg Honourd Madam I was favourd with your s Letter by Mr Dick, 1 and am sorry it is not…
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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 John Carlyle, June 7, 1755
[Fort Cumberland, Md., 7 June 1755] To Major Carlyle Alexanda Dear Sir I take this oppertunity, as it is the last I can expect before we leave this place, of…
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George Washington to Sarah Fairfax Carlyle, June 7, 1755
[Fort Cumberland, Md., 7 June 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 Sarah Cary Fairfax, June 7, 1755
[Fort Cumberland, Md., 7 June 1755] To Mrs Fairfax, Belvoir Dear Madam When I had the pleasure to see you last, you expressd an Inclination a wish to be informd…
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George Washington to John Augustine Washington, June 7, 1755
[Fort Cumberland, Md., 7 June 1755] To Mr Jno. Auge Washington Mount Vernon Dear Jack Brother As much as I am hurried as I am at present, I cant think…
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George Washington to John Augustine Washington, June 14, 1755
[Martin–s Plantation, Md., 14 June 1755] To Mr Jno. Auge Washington Mount Vernon Dear Jack Brother I receivd Your–s of the 8th Instant from Fredericksburg, 1 and am sorry to…
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George Washington to Samuel Washington, June 14, 1755
[Martin–s Plantation, Md., 14 June 1755] To Mr Saml Washington Stafford Cty Dear Saml Brother, I receivd Your –s Letter of the 27th of May, and assure you that nothing…
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George Washington to John Augustine Washington, June 28, 1755
[Great Crossing of the Youghiogheny, Pa., 28 June–2 July 1755] To Mr Jno. Auge Washington Mount Vernon Dear Jack Brother Immediately upon our leavg the C. at Geors. Ck the…
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George Washington to Robert Orme, June 30, 1755
[Great Crossing of the Youghiogheny, Pa., 30 June 1755] To Robt Orme Esqr. Aid de Camp– Wills Creek 1 Dear Orme I came to this Camp on thursday last, with…
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George Washington to James Innes, July 2, 1755
[Scalping Camp, Pa., 2 July 1755] To Govr Innis of Fort Cumberland Dear Sir I shoud take it infinitely kind, if you wd be good enough to dispatch, by the…
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George Washington to James Innes, July 17, 1755
[Little Meadows, Md., 17 July 1755] To Governour Innis– Fort Cumberland Sir Captn Orme being confind to his Litter & not well able to write, has desir–d me to acknowledge…
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George Washington to Mary Ball Washington, July 18, 1755
[Fort Cumberland, Md., 18 July 1755] To Mrs Washington near Fredg Honour–d Madm As I doubt not but you have heard of our defeat, and perhaps have had it represented…
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George Washington to Robert Dinwiddie, July 18, 1755
[Fort Cumberland, Md., 18 July 1755] To The Honble Robt Dinwiddie Esqr. Williamsburgh Honble Sir As I am favourd with an oppertunity, I shoud think myself inexcusable, was I to…
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George Washington to John Augustine Washington, July 18, 1755
[Fort Cumberland, Md., 18 July 1755] To Mr Jno. Auge Washington Mount Vernon Dear Jack Brother As I have heard since my arrivl at this place, 1 a circumstantial acct…
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George Washington to Robert Orme, July 28, 1755
[Mount Vernon, 28 July 1755] To Robert Orme Esqr. Philadelphia 1 My Dear Orme I arrived at Home the day before yesterday, without meeting with an Egachee, 2 or any…
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George Washington to Benjamin Grymes, July 31, 1755
[Mount Vernon, 31 July 1755] To Benja. Grymes Esqr. Fredericksburgh Sir I do n–t remember not recollect to have receivd more than one letter from you, 1 and that I…
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George Washington to Robert Jackson, August 2, 1755
[Mount Vernon, 2 August 1755] To Mr Robt Jackson– Fredericksburgh Dr Sir I must acknowledge you had great reason to be terrified with the first accts that was given of…
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George Washington to Augustine Washington, August 2, 1755
[Mount Vernon, 2 August 1755] To Colo. Auge Washington, prest at Williamsburgh Dear Brothr The pleasure of your Company at Mount-Vernon always did, & always will, afford me infinite satisfaction…
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George Washington to County Lieutenants, August 2, 1755
[Mount Vernon, 2 August 1755] To each County Lieutt in the Northern District Sir I intend myself the honour of waitg upon your County, in order to exercise the Militia…
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George Washington to Colin Campbell, August 2, 1755
[Mount Vernon, 2 August 1755] To Mr Collin Campbell Deputy Adgutt Genl Sir The Army under the Comd of G: Braddock has met with an fortunate defeat, –¨ erasure –©…
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George Washington to Mary Ball Washington, August 14, 1755
[Mount Vernon, 14 August 1755] To Mrs Washington near Frederickg Honourd Madam If it is in my power to avoid going to the Ohio again, I shall, but if the…
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George Washington to Warner Lewis, August 14, 1755
[Mount Vernon, 14 August 1755] To Warner Lewis Esqr. Gloucester Cty Dear Sir After returning the you my most sincere, and grateful thanks for your kind condolance on my late…
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George Washington to Charles Lewis, August 14, 1755
[Mount Vernon, 14 August 1755] To Charles Lewis Esqr. Caroline Cty Dear Sir I return most you my unfeigned thanks for your hearty demonstrations expressions of Friendship, in & kind…
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George Washington to Peter Hog, September 6, 1755
[Fredericksburg, 6 September 1755] To Captain Peter Hogg, of the Virginia Regiment. You are hereby Ordered, and strictly commanded, to repair immediately, upon the Receipt of this, to Jackson–s River,…