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George Washington to Robert Dinwiddie, October 8, 1755
Fredericksburg Octr 8th 1755 Honble Sir I arrived at this place in less than three hour–s after I wrote you from Colo. Baylors, and some small time after the arrival…
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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 Robinson, October 8, 1755
[Fredericksburg, 8 October 1755] To John Robinson Esquire. Being much hurried, I shall refer you to Colonel Stephen for Particulars; who brings a melancholy account of our Back-Settlers. He waits…
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George Washington to Andrew Lewis, October 8, 1755
[Fredericksburg, 8 October 1755] To Major Andrew Lewis, of the Virginia Regiment. You are to March all the Recruits, now Rendezvousing in Fredericksburgh, under the conduct of the following Officers:…
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George Washington to Thomas Waggener, October 8, 1755
[Fredericksburg, 8 October 1755] To Captain Thomas Waggener: Virginia Regiment. After appointing what Officers you think most proper to your Command; I would have you leave some Officer whom you…
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George Washington to Henry (1729-1787) Lee, October 8, 1755
[Fredericksburg, 8 October 1755] To Colonel Henry Lee, of Prince William. As I understand Lord Fairfax has had great reason to order one hundred of the Militia of your County…
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George Washington to John Carlyle, October 8, 1755
[Fredericksburg, 8 October 1755] To Major John Carlyle, of Fairfax County. From the concurring Accounts from Will–s-Creek, we have reason to believe, that a greater number of men is wanting…
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George Washington to John Ashby, October 10, 1755
[Winchester, 10 October 1755] To Captains Cocke 6 and Ashby: 7 of the two Companies of Rangers. I received an Express as I was going to Williamsburgh, informing me of…
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George Washington to William Vance, October 10, 1755
[Winchester, 10 October 1755] To Captain Vance, of the Militia. Hearing that you had quit the Branch, which will not only Discourage those left Behind, but also terrify the Lower…
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George Washington to Powell Hazel, October 10, 1755
[Winchester, 10 October 1755] Press Warrant. viz. By Virtue of the Power and authority to me given, as Commander in Chief of all the Forces now Raised &c. I do…
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George Washington to Thomas Bryan Martin, October 10, 1755
Winchester October 10th 1755. Copy of a Letter to Colonel Martin. Dear Sir, Captain Harden 1 arrived in about half an hour after you went away, and informs me, he…
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George Washington to John Jones, October 10, 1755
[Winchester, 10 October 1755] Instructions to Mr Commissary Jones. You are to proceed to Conogogee immediately; where I expect you will meet with the Waggons you yesterday engaged, by the…
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George Washington to Andrew Montour, October 10, 1755
[Winchester, 10 October 1755] Dear Montour I wrote some Time ago a Letter of Invitation from Fort Cumberland, desiring yourself your Family and Friendly Indians to come & reside among…
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George Washington to Christopher Gist, October 10, 1755
[Winchester, 10 October 1755] To Mr Gist. Before I got to Williamsburgh, the Commissions were chiefly disposed of; 1 yet having you strongly in my mind (which occasioned an earnest…
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George Washington to John Hardin, October 11, 1755
[11 October 1755] Orders Given to Captain Harden, commanding the Militia; and Lieutenant Lemon, commanding the Rangers, at Winchester, October 11th 1755. As I have been informed that there are…
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George Washington to Robert Dinwiddie, October 11, 1755
Winchester Saturday Octr the 11th 1755 Honble Sir As I think it my indispensible duty to inform you particularly of my proceedings, and to give the most plain and authentic…
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George Washington to Thomas Lemen, October 13, 1755
Winchester: October 13th 1755. The Recruits belonging to the Companies of Rangers, are to march immediately; and make the best of their way to the South-Branch; where they are to…
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George Washington to John Ashby, October 14, 1755
[Winchester, 14 October 1755] Orders for Captain John Ashby, of a Company of Rangers. It is my express Orders, that you do not presume to March your Company down on…
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George Washington to John Hall, October 16, 1755
[Winchester, 16 October 1755] To Lieutenants Hall and King. I received yours, 1 and am as much surprized at your delay in repairing to your Rendezvous, as being at a…
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George Washington to William Peachey, October 16, 1755
[Winchester, 16 October 1755] To Captain William Peachy, at Alexandria. You are hereby ordered, to send off all the Recruits which are now under your Command at Alexandria, immediately to…
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George Washington to John Carlyle, October 16, 1755
[Winchester, 16 October 1755] To Major John Carlyle. If the Clothes &c. which were mentioned in the last to you, 1 are not sent up, I desire you will provide…
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George Washington to Robert Dinwiddie, October 17, 1755
Winchester Octr 17th 1755 Honble Sir Last night by return of the express who went to Captn Montour I receivd the Inclosd from Mr Harris at Susquehanna 1 –I think…
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George Washington to Thomas Gage, October 17, 1755
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George Washington to Roger Morris, October 17, 1755
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George Washington to Christopher Gist, October 18, 1755
[Winchester, 18 October 1755] To Captain Christopher Gist 1. You are hereby ordered to Repair to Harris–s Ferry, and other places where the Indians are upon the Susquehanna, and to…