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17,141 lettersVirginia [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…
[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,…
[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…
York Feby 22d 1753 Sir I have received yours of the 12th Instant, 1 in which you express a Desire to be removed to the Adjutancy of the Northern Neck.…
Next From Nelson to Washington [22 February 1753] All All correspondence between Nelson and Washington
[1752] Dr Sir Last Night your Servt carried over what things were left also the last loaf of Double refind Sugar in my possession, if coarse single Refined will do…
Preceding From Washington to Dinwiddie [10 June 1752] Next From Dinwiddie to Washington [30 October 1753] All All correspondence between Washington and Dinwiddie
Dogues N–¨e–©ck Ju–¨ly 29, 1752–© Sir I came Home –¨ mutilated –© Yesterday, when I re–¨ mutilated –© Me with the time of Yr Brother –¨ mutilated –© neral, 1…
17 June 1752. –This Indenture . . . Between Lawrence Washington of the County of Fairfax . . . and George Washington of the County of King George . .…
King George Coty June 10th 1752 Honble Sir Being impatient to know Colo. Fitzhugh–s result; I went to Maryland as I returned Home He is willing to accept of the…
May 20th 1752 Sir I shou–d have been down long before this but my business in Frederick detain–d me somewhat longer than I expected and imediately upon my return from…
20 Oct. 1750. –The Right Honourable Thomas Lord Fairfax . . . for and in Consideration of the Composition to Me paid And for the annual Rent hereafter reserved I…
[1749–1750] Dear Richard The Receipt of your kind favor of the 2d of this Instant 1 afforded Me unspeakable pleasure as I am convinced I am still in the Memory…
[1749–1750] Dear Sally This comes to Fredericksburg fair 1 in hopes of meeting with a speedy Passage to you if your not there which hope you–l get shortly altho. I…
[1749–1750] Dear Friend John As its the greatest mark of friendship and esteem you can shew to an absent Friend In often Writing to him so hope youl not deny…
[1749–1750] Dear Sir I should receive a Letter or Letters from you by the first and all oppertunetys with the greatest sense or mark of your esteem and affection whereas…
[1749–1750] Dear Friend Robin As its the greatest mark of friendship and esteem absent Friends can shew each other in Writing and often communicating their thoughts to his fellow companions…
[October–November 1749] My Lord I went Last Tuesday not knowing your Lordship had that very Day set out for Neavils 1 to see whether you had any further Commands or…
[September–November 1749] I heartily Congratulate you on the happy News of my Brothers safe arrival in health in England 5 and am joy–d to hear that his stay is likely…
May 5th 1749 Dear Brother I hope your Cough is much mended since I saw you last, if so likewise hope you have given over the thoughts of leaving Virginia.…