George Washington was a Founding Father and the first president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. As commander of the Continental Army, Washington led Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War against the British Empire. He is commonly known as the Father of His Country for his role in bringing about American independence.
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…
[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…
17 June 1752. –This Indenture . . . Between Lawrence Washington of the County of Fairfax . . . and George Washington of the County of King George . .…
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…
Preceding From Washington to Dinwiddie [10 June 1752] Next From Dinwiddie to Washington [30 October 1753] All All correspondence between Washington and Dinwiddie
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.…
[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…
[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,…
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…
[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,…
Letter not found: from William Trent, Forks of the Ohio, 19 Feb. 1754. A newspaper account of this letter reads: –Letters from Messieurs Trent, and Gist, 1 to Major Washington,…
Letter not found: from Christopher Gist, Monongahela, Pa., 23 Feb. 1754. A newspaper quotation of this letter reads: –An Indian who was taken Prisoner from the Chickasaws by the Six…
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…
[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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Fredericksburgh June 5 1754 Sr We had the agreable news of the victory obtaind by the Partie under your Command 1 I heartily congratulate you and all the Brave gentlen…
Alexandria June 17 1754 Dr Sir I received your favour of the 6th 1 by Mr Gist & am Very Sorrey that its not In our power to Supply you…
June 17 1754 Dr Sir I Received your Letter dated the 15 May, 1 Which gave me both pleasure and pain, the first to heare of your health, the latter…
[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…
Alexandria June 24th 1754 Dear Sir The agreeable and long wished for News of the detachments under the Command of Major Muse and Capt. McKay having joined you in time…
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…