Manuscript/Mixed Material George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 4, Sept. 19, 1756 - April 26, 1758
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Letterbook 4, Index- Contributor: Washington, George
- Date: 1756-09-19
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Image 2 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 4, Sept. 19, 1756 - …- Contributor: Washington, George
- Date: 1756-09-19
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George Washington, September 23, 1756, General Orders MORNING ORDERS Winchester, September 22, 1756. Parole Cork. The Court-house to be cleared out immediately, the waggons unloaded, and the ammunition lodged above stairs; Sentries to be posted over it; and the…- Contributor: Washington, George
- Date: 1756-09-19
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George Washington to Robert Dinwiddie, September 23, 1756 provide a lock and key for the Town-house, and secure all the windows above and below with hides; and to employ the Drummers, and those of the Sentry now on guard, are…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Robert Dinwiddie, September 23, 1756 And my surprise is yet increased, when I consider how cautiously worded the act of Parliament is, to preserve the rights and liberties of the people against the arbitrary proceedings of the…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Robert Dinwiddie, September 23, 1756 and a garrison of one hundred and seventy, which are too many a number to be spared from other places, just to defend the stores at this, and not enough to afford…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Robert Dinwiddie, September 23, 1756 strong garrisons must be contained, that parties able to cope with when they hear of or do meet the enemy may be sent out, and these parties in constant succession to be…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Robert Dinwiddie, September 23, 1756 I believe I might also add, that no person, who regards his character, will undertake a command without the means of preserving it; since his conduct is culpable for all misfortunes, and…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Robert Dinwiddie, September 23, 1756 complained of, and is in reality a discouraging circumstance meriting redress. The want of a chaplain does, I humbly conceive, reflect dishonor upon the regiment, as all other officers are allowed. The…- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 10 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 4, Sept. 19, 1756 - … believe, may evince the necessity of our following his example, otherwise we suffer our country to be weakened by those and receive no immediate advantage from it; tho' I imagine the expense…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Robert Dinwiddie, September 28, 1756 Winchester, September 25, 1756. Parole Falkirk. The men are to parade at beating the long roll to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock; and be marched as usual to the Fort, to attend Divine…- Contributor: Washington, George
- Date: 1756-09-19
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George Washington to Robert Dinwiddie, September 28, 1756 buying provisions will soon be elapsed. I have ordered the Assistant Commissary here, that time may not be lost, to lay in twelve months provision for a thousand men. To have at…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Robert Dinwiddie, September 28, 1756 few Forts instead of the many intended, I would recommend only one at the most convenient place in each frontier county, vizt., Hampshire, Augusta, and Bedford, and that the one in Hampshire…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Adam Stephen, September 28, 1756 Spotswood marched out with 80 men to their Houses, to bring in all he finds there. To LIEUTENANT COLONEL ADAM STEPHEN Winchester, September 28, 1756. Sir' I arrived here last night, and…- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 15 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 4, Sept. 19, 1756 - … waggons and many strays. Upon a representation of the affair you are to be allowed two pistoles for the Rangers or Drafts you enlist; of which you may acquaint the Officers. I…- Contributor: Washington, George
- Date: 1756-09-19
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George Washington, October 10, 1756, General Orders- Contributor: Washington, George
- Date: 1756-09-19
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George Washington to Robert Dinwiddie, October 10, 1756 To ROBERT DINWIDDIE Halifax, October 10, 1756. Sir: This day within five miles of the Carolina line, as I was proceeding to the southernmost fort in Halifax, I met Major Lewis on…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Robert Dinwiddie, October 10, 1756 enemy. He gave me very little encouragement to expect any men, yet desired I would wait four days, until Monday, and he would use his endeavours to collect a body. Until Tuesday…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Robert Dinwiddie, October 10, 1756 without men to see the situation of the forts, or to return back again. The latter I was loath to do, as I had got thus far, and was anxious to see…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Robert Dinwiddie, October 10, 1756 range of forts in this county; and in less than two hours after, two men were killed along the same road, as will appear by Captain McNeill's letter, which I have just…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Robert Dinwiddie, October 10, 1756 and did. Nay, I believe I may venture to say, that, whether his month had been out or not, this would have induced him to go; for this gentleman went away fore…- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 22 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 4, Sept. 19, 1756 - … Your Honor, I hope, will give directions about laying in provisions on our southern frontiers. It is not in my power to do it, as I know not what troops can or…- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 23 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 4, Sept. 19, 1756 - … To MAJOR DAVID LEWIS15 Fort Dinwiddie, October 18, 1756. Sir: Lieutenant Bullet, who commands at this place, in the absence of Captain Hogg, tells me that he applied to you for a…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington, October 23, 1756, General Orders ORDERS Winchester, October 23, 1756. Parole Dinwiddie. It is Colonel Washington's positive orders to the Officers of the Day, to Captain Stone, and all Overseers of the public works, not to suffer…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Adam Stephen, October 23, 1756 is resolved not to forgive such evil practices for the future. To LIEUTENANT COLONEL ADAM STEPHEN Winchester, October 23, 1756. Sir: Last night I returned from a very long and troublesome jaunt…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Adam Stephen, October 23, 1756 of officers and consult, whether the most advisable to keep it or demolish it, if the last, you must take care to have all the ammunition, &c. brought to Winchester; and detroy…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Adam Stephen, October 23, 1756 Stores, which might be more conveniently clone in other forts. Indeed, had we men enough to afford constant scouting parties from that place and cou'd defend the country hereabouts, I shou'd approve…- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 28 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 4, Sept. 19, 1756 - … that carrying the war into the enemy's country is the surest method of peace at home and success abroad. And until an attempt is formed against Duquesne, so as to remove the…- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 29 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 4, Sept. 19, 1756 - … ORDERS Winchester, October 28, 1756. Parole Blakeney. As Colonel Washington is to hold conference with the Catawba Indians, betwixt eleven and twelve o'clock. He desires all the Officers in town to attend…- Contributor: Washington, George
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Virginia Regiment, October 30, 1756, War Council- Contributor: Washington, George
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Virginia Regiment, October 30, 1756, War Council- Contributor: Washington, George
- Date: 1756-09-19
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Virginia Regiment, October 30, 1756, War Council- Contributor: Washington, George
- Date: 1756-09-19
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Virginia Regiment, October 30, 1756, War Council- Contributor: Washington, George
- Date: 1756-09-19
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Virginia Regiment, October 30, 1756, War Council- Contributor: Washington, George
- Date: 1756-09-19
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Virginia Regiment, October 30, 1756, War Council- Contributor: Washington, George
- Date: 1756-09-19
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Virginia Regiment, October 30, 1756, War Council- Contributor: Washington, George
- Date: 1756-09-19
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Virginia Regiment, October 30, 1756, War Council- Contributor: Washington, George
- Date: 1756-09-19
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Image 38 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 4, Sept. 19, 1756 - …- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 39 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 4, Sept. 19, 1756 - …- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 40 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 4, Sept. 19, 1756 - … ORDERS Winchester, November 9, 1756. Parole Georgia. To-morrow being the Anniversary of His Majesty's Birthday, the men to be drawn up at 12 o'clock, and Marched to the Fort, there to fire…- Contributor: Washington, George
- Date: 1756-09-19
About this Item
Title
- George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 4, Sept. 19, 1756 - April 26, 1758
Names
- Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author)
Created / Published
- September 19, 1756 - April 26, 1758
Headings
- - United States
- - Manuscripts
Genre
- Manuscripts
Call Number/Physical Location
- MSS 44693: Reel 004
- series: Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799
Source Collection
- George Washington papers
Repository
- Manuscript Division
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