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Peter Hog to George Washington, October 13, 1755
Fort Dinwiddie 13th Octobr 1755 Sir I am Oblidged to send this wt. the Weekly Return under Cover with other Letters to Colo. Stevens 1 the Barracks are finished. But…
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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 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 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 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 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 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 Mercer to John Carlyle, October 10, 1755
[Winchester, 10 October 1755] To Major John Carlyle, at Alexandria. It is Colonel Washingtons Orders, that all the Soldiers Clothing be sent up immediately, as there are very few here,…
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George Mercer to Thomas Waggener, October 10, 1755
Winchester: October 10th 1755. To Captain Thomas Waggoner. It is Colonel Washingtons Orders, that you, with the Detachment under your Command, make all possible Dispatch to Winchester: The Times are…
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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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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Landon Carter to George Washington, October 7, 1755
Octor 7. 1755. Dr Sir Captain Peachey calling to give me the Compliment of his departure gives me opportunity of acknowledging the obligation you laid on me in the favour…