Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, October 25, 1755
Williamsburg Octr 25th 1755 Sir Your Letter of the 17th I recd the Contents duly considered, but I refer answering it till I see You, which I hope will be…
Williamsburg Octr 25th 1755 Sir Your Letter of the 17th I recd the Contents duly considered, but I refer answering it till I see You, which I hope will be…
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…
[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…
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.…
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…
[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 &…
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…
[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…
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…
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…