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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 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 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 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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Anthony Strother to George Washington, July 9, 1755
Fred[e]r[icksburg] July 9th 1755 Sir. The extraordinary favour you have conferd on me and my Son, in procureing him a Commission on the establishment 1 calls for our most gratefull…
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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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Roger Morris to George Washington, June 1, 1755
[June 1755] If Mr Washington would bring up Jervais the groom, the General would be [willing.] 1 Roger Morris
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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 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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William Fairfax to George Washington, June 28, 1755
Wmsburg 28th June 1755 1 Sir I rec–d your Favor of the 7th inst. which I Show–d to our particular Friends. We rejoyce at your safe Return with the necessary…
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Roger Morris to George Washington, June 23, 1755
[Squaw–s Fort, Pa., 23 June 1755] Dear Washington I am desird by the General, to let you know that he marches, to morrow, & next day, but that he shall…
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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 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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John Augustine Washington to George Washington, June 8, 1755
Preceding From George Washington to John Augustine Washington [7 June 1755] Next From George Washington to John Augustine Washington [14 June 1755] All All correspondence between George Washington and John…
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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 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 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 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 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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George Washington to George William Fairfax, June 7, 1755
[Fort Cumberland, Md., 7 June 1755] To George Wm Fairfax Esqr. Belvoir 1 Sir I had not the pleasure of receiving your favour till after my return from Williamsburg, when…