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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, December 13, 1752
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B. 1692 · D. 1770
Robert Dinwiddie was a Scottish colonial administrator who served as the lieutenant governor of Virginia from 1751 to 1758. Since the governors of Virginia remained in Great Britain, he served as the de facto head of the colony of Virginia. Dinwiddie is credited for starting the military career of George Washington.
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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, October 30, 1753
[Williamsburg, 30 October 1753] The Honble Robert Dinwiddie Esqr. Governor & Commander in Chief of the Colony & Dominion of Virginia[.] Chancellor & Vice Admiral of the same. To George…
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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, October 30, 1753
[Williamsburg, 30 October 1753] Instructions for George Washington Esqr. Whereas I have receiv–d Information of a Body of French Forces being assembled in an hostile Manner on the River Ohio,…
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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, October 30, 1753
Virginia [Williamsburg, 30 October 1753] To All to whom these Presents may come or concern Greeting Whereas I have appointed George Washington Esqr. by Commission under the Great Seal, My…
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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, January 1, 1754
[Williamsburg, January 1754] Instructs. to be observ–d by Majr Geo. Washington on the Expeditn to the Ohio MAJR GEO. WASHINGTON You are forthwith to repair to the Coty of Frederick,…
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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, March 15, 1754
Mar. 15th 1754 Sir Yr two Letters of the 3d 1 & 7th Currt I recd & the enclos–d from Messrs Trent & Cresap. 2 I am surpriz–d from their…
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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, May 4, 1754
[Williamsburg] May 4th 1754 Sr This Day I recd Yr Advices by Mr Ward, which give me great Concern to experience that my Fears of the French geting Possessn before…
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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, May 25, 1754
Winchester May 25th 1754 Sir I can assure You I am concerned & no less surpriz–d to find by Yr Letr of the 18th of this Mo. such ill timed…
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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, June 1, 1754
Win[chester] 1st June [1754]. Sir Mr Geo. Croghan, a Gent. well acquainted with Indn. Affairs is engag–d by me to serve His My as an Interpreter. 1 I therefore desire…
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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, June 2, 1754
Winr 2d June [1754] Sir I heartily wish that YrSelf & Officers had not at this Time discover–d an Uneasiness on Acct of Yr Pay especially as the long Delay…
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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, June 4, 1754
Winr June 4th 1754 Sir On the Death of Colo. Fry I have thot it proper to send You the enclos–d Como. to Comd the Virga regimt, & another for…
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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, June 18, 1754
[18 June 1754] Sir I rec–d Yr Letter of June 3d & I am very glad to know by it that the Half Kg with 80 Persons is arriv–d at…
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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, June 25, 1754
Williamsburg June 25th 1754 Sir This will (I hope) be deliver–d You by Colo. James Innes, who has my Commission to command in chief on the Expedition, which I dare…
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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, June 27, 1754
Wmsburg June 27th 1754 Sr Yr Letter without Date I recd 1 am sorry You have occasion to complain for want of Flouer &ca it gives me much Uneasiness, &…
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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, August 1, 1754
Wmsburg Augst 1st 1754 Sir– The Council met Yesterday & considering the present State of our Forces, & reason to think the French will be strongly reinforc–d next Spring–It was…
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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, August 3, 1754
Williamsburg Augst 3d 1754 Sr I recd Yrs of the 28th ulto 1 –the Bearer brings you £600 which is all can be got, & hope it will answer for…
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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, September 11, 1754
Williamsburg Septr 11th 1754 Sr No doubt You have heard that our Assembly is prorogu–d without granting any Supplies; 1 Under this unexpected Disappointment, I fear we are not Numbers…
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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, December 20, 1754
[Williamsburg] decr 20th [1754] Sir I recd Yr Letter 1 but at prest cannot order You the Money You say due you as Adjutt[.] wn the Council meets I shall…
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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, July 26, 1755
July 26th 1755 Dear Washington The dismal Defeat of our Forces by such a handful of Men gives me very great Concern, as also for the Death of the Genl…
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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, August 14, 1755
[Williamsburg, 14 August 1755] Robert Dinwiddie Esqr. His Majesty–s Lt Gr &ca To George Washington Esqr. By Virtue of H: Majesty–s Royal Com[missi]o[n] & Instructs. appointg me Lt Gr &…
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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, August 14, 1755
Williamsburg August 14th 1755 Instructions for Colonel George Washington Commander in Chief of the Virginia Regiment. Whereas the French have unjustly invaded His Majesty–s Lands on the Ohio, and have…
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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, August 14, 1755
Williamsburg Augst 14th 1755 Memo. for Colo. Washington Take a particular Acct of the Clothing at Majr Carlyles & those at Winchester & send me an acct of the Whole.…
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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, September 17, 1755
[Williamsburg] Septr 17th 1755 Sir I recd yrs of the 11th 1 with Acct of the Clothg & Provis[ion]s I suppose You will find some more Clothg at Winchester for…
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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, October 18, 1755
Williamsburg Octr 18th 1755 Sir Yours of the 8th – Colo. Stephens I recd & am heartily sorry for the Acct he brings, but am in hopes from the Assistance…