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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, December 20, 1754
[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…
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Letters to George Washington
B. 1732 · D. 1799
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.
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Adam Stephen to George Washington, January 1, 1755
[Jan.–Feb. 1755] Dr Sir It is with the greatest Chearfulness that I comply with your Desire in letting the Soldiers enjoy your Gratuity mention–d to Capt. Perouny: Believe me, Sir,…
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Adam Stephen to George Washington, January 1, 1755
[Jan.–Feb. 1755] Dr Sir It is with the greatest Chearfulness that I comply with your Desire in letting the Soldiers enjoy your Gratuity mention–d to Capt. Perouny: Believe me, Sir,…
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Robert Orme to George Washington, March 2, 1755
[Williamsburg, 2 March 1755] A Copy Of Captn Robt Orme–s first Letter to G.Washington Sir The General 1 having been informd that you exprest some desire to make the Campaigne,…
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Robert Orme to George Washington, March 2, 1755
[Williamsburg, 2 March 1755] A Copy Of Captn Robt Orme–s first Letter to G.Washington Sir The General 1 having been informd that you exprest some desire to make the Campaigne,…
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Robert Orme to George Washington, April 3, 1755
An Answer to the foregoing Dear Sir [3 April 1755] I communicated your desires to the General who expresses the greatest satisfaction in having you of our Party and Orders…
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Allan Macrae to George Washington, May 13, 1755
Dumfries May 13: 1755 Dr Sr Your dissinterested friendship for the Young Man I venturd to Recomend to your notice on a former Occasion, Encourages me to apply to you…
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Edward Braddock to George Washington, May 15, 1755
Camp at Fort Cumberland [Md.] May 15. 1755 Instructions to George Washington Esq. 1. You will repair to Hampton in Virginia with as much expedition as may be; and –¨immedi–©ately…
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Samuel Washington to George Washington, May 27, 1755
Next From George Washington to Samuel Washington [14 June 1755] All All correspondence between George Washington and Samuel Washington
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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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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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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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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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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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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, July 26, 1755
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…
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William Fairfax to George Washington, July 26, 1755
Belvoir. 26. July 1755 Dear Sir Your safe Return gives an uncommon Joy to Us and will no Doubt be sympathiz–d by all true Lovers of Heroick Virtue. From our…
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Ann Spearing to George Washington, July 26, 1755
[Belvoir, 26 July 1755] Dear Sir After thanking Heaven for your safe return I must accuse you of great unkindness in refusing us the pleasure of seeing you this night…
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Philip Ludwell to George Washington, August 8, 1755
Williamsburgh Augt 8 1755 Dear Washington I most heartily congratulate your safe return from so many Dangers & Fatigues & by this Time I hope you are well enough recovered…
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Charles Lewis to George Washington, August 9, 1755
Warner–s Hall Saturday Eavening [9 August 1755] Dr Sir My Man waits on You with a Letter from my Brother, I suppose to give You Notice of the good Opinion…
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Warner Lewis to George Washington, August 9, 1755
Gloster County, Saturday Evening [9 August 1755] Dear Sir. I am just come from Wmsburgh where your Friends are extreamly impatient to see you, and our Speaker among them, as…
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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, August 14, 1755
[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 &…
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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, August 14, 1755
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…
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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, August 14, 1755
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.…
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George Mason to George Washington, August 21, 1755
Dogues Neck Augt 21st 1755 Dr Sir I fully intended to have waited on You this Evening at Belvoir, but find myself so very unwell after my Ride from Court,…