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Robert Orme to George Washington, August 25, 1755
Augt the 25th 1755 My dear George Your Letter 1 gave me infinite Pleasure as every Mark of your Friendship & Remembrance ever will do for believe me 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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John Martin to George Washington, August 30, 1755
30 Augt 1755 Sir The Under Sherif of this County Carries Down three Deserters which were taken up here and as they are of our Brave Blues, 1 I most…
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Joseph Ball to George Washington, September 5, 1755
Stratford [–by Bow nigh London–] 5th of Septr 1755. Good Couz. It is a Sensible Pleasure to me to hear that you have behaved yourself with such a Martial Spirit…
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Charles Dick to George Washington, September 6, 1755
[Fredericksburg] Septembr 6th 1755 Sir I wish I had been at Home when you was pleased to call last Night. it might have saved this Trouble of writing, 1 However…
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John Robinson to George Washington, September 14, 1755
[Williamsburg] Sept. 14 1755 Dear Sir I received your favour by the Express, 1 anduch approve of the Method you propose of supplying the men with Necessaries, and doubt not…
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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, September 17, 1755
[Williamsburg] Septr 17th 1755 Sir I recd yrs of the 11th 1 with Acct of the Clothg & Provis[ion]s I suppose You will find some more Clothg at Winchester for…
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John Jones to George Washington, September 17, 1755
Conocagea [Md.] Septr 17 1755 Sir: Its impossible to Return an exact Accot of whats on hand as to perticulars, 1 I haveg no delivery nor could not get any.…
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John Defever to George Washington, September 18, 1755
Fort Cumberland [Md.] Sept. 18th 1755 Sir Return of the stores Belonging to the Royal Trane of Artillery Left at Fort Cumberland: viz: Your Humble Servant John Defever
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Peter Hog to George Washington, September 23, 1755
Fort Dinwiddie 23: Sept: 1755 Sir I arrived here on the Sunday Evening which Majr Lewis can Inform you was using great dispatch for the badness of the Road. 1…
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Landon Carter to George Washington, September 25, 1755
Sept. 25 1755 Dr Sir As I know I shall not be troublesome to you with my little intimacy I have ventured to recommend John Sallard 1 to you for…
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Adam Stephen to George Washington, September 25, 1755
Fort Cumberland [Md.] Sept. 25th 1755 Sir, Sunday about 9 O–Clock two Indians took a fuzee from a Boy within musket Shot of the Sentry in the Bottom as you…
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Adam Stephen to George Washington, September 27, 1755
Ft Cumberland [Md.] Sepr 27th 1755 Sir, This morning One Packton a Hunter came in quite Spent, being pursued by Indians in Sight of our Sentrys, and having been chas–d…
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William Brockenbrough to George Washington, September 29, 1755
Richmond [County] the 29th of Sepr 1755 Dr Colo. Washington The Parental feelings I have at the parting with a dutifull Son 1 I hope will be some apoligie for…
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John Champe to George Washington, September 30, 1755
30th 7ber [September] 1755 I am again Solicited to write you in favor of the bearer Mr Brockenbrough, 1 am in great hopes his Modest Behavour will recommend him. his…
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John Defever to George Washington, October 2, 1755
fort Cumberland [Md.] October the Second 1755 Sir A Return of Stores belonging to his Majesty Royall Train Left at the Undermentioned places viz. John Defever
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Adam Stephen to George Washington, October 4, 1755
Winchester Octr 4th 1755 Sir, Matters are in the most deplorable Situation at Fort Cumberland–Our Communication with the Inhabitants is Cut Off. By the best Judges of Indian Affairs, it–s…
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Peter Hog to George Washington, October 6, 1755
Fort Dinwiddie 6th Octobr 1755 Sir Inclosed I send you the Weekly & Monthly Returns, by which you will Observe their is no Variation in the State of the Company…
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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…
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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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William Prentis to George Washington, October 14, 1755
Wmsburgh [14] Octor 1755 Sir Inclosed is an Invoice of Sundrys shipped on board the Nancy consigned Mr Chas Dick of Fredericksburgh; which were purchased by us by Order of…
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Christopher Gist to George Washington, October 15, 1755
Opechon, 1 Octr 15th 1755 Dear Sir I got home last night af getting Business Settled with proper Certificates Recorded &c. Colo. Dunbar with the Army took Shiping at Amboy…
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John Carlyle to George Washington, October 17, 1755
At Wm Wests Fryday 17th Octr 1755 Dr Sir This Will be deliver–d you by Capt. Elzey & our Draft from the Militia of Fairfax. We hope that they will…
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Thomas Bullitt to George Washington, October 18, 1755
Alexandria Octobr 18th 1755 Sir Having Recd your Orders Shall Comply with them[.] 1 As to Sending Sub[alter]ns Commands up to you I see no Hopes of doing it for…
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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, October 18, 1755
Williamsburg Octr 18th 1755 Sir Yours of the 8th – Colo. Stephens I recd & am heartily sorry for the Acct he brings, but am in hopes from the Assistance…