Manuscript/Mixed Material George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 5, April 27 - Dec. 30, 1758
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Letterbook 5, Index- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 2 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 5, April 27 - Dec. …- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 3 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 5, April 27 - Dec. … To SIR JOHN ST. CLAIR April 27, 1758. Dr. St. John: The Post calling suddenly upon me, only allows me time to acknowledge the receipt of your obliging letter (by Rinker) and…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to John St. Clair, May 1, 1758 To SIR JOHN ST. CLAIR May 1, 1758. Dr. Sir: The enclosed came to my hands, by Express, about five days ago; but as it was addressed to you, at this place,…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to David Franks, May 1, 1758 purpose: However, I have sent down for the cash , and shall use my best endeavours to get the Regiment compleated to its establishment. As our Detachments at the out-posts are to…- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 6 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 5, April 27 - Dec. … case, with stands for ink, wafers, &c. A pair of light shoe-boots, round toes, without linings, and jockey-tops made of thin, english calf-skin, by the enclosed measure. A hair-cloth, [trunk] to go…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to John St. Clair, May 4, 1758 To SIR JOHN ST. CLAIR Fort Loudoun, May 4, 1758. Dear Sir: I have now had an opportunity of examining Ucahula, an Indian Warrior, who brought in the scalps mentioned in my…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to John St. Clair, May 4, 1758 staid with him, and the remainder of the Indians divided into three small parties and proceeded, when he (Ucahula) with two others, went down the Monongahela in a bark-canoe, and landed on…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to John Blair, May 4, 1758 to Captn. Hogg's ranging-company, who we suppose (for I have no advice from him ) were sent to the country-peoples' assistance. As soon as I obtained notice of this, I ordered a…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to John Blair, May 4, 1758 upon receiving this Intelligence, I sent out a Detachment of the Regiment, and some Indians, that were equipped for war, in hopes of their being able to intercept the Enemy in the…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to John Blair, May 4, 1758 Honor, having written several times lately on matters, to which I have received no answer. I had wrote thus far, and was going to send off an Express with this melancholy account,…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to John Blair, May 4, 1758 vice, to order the 100 from Prince William to the South Branch, and continuing Rutherford's company in its present station, making this its headquarters. For, as that company is perfectly acquainted with…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to John Blair, May 4, 1758 remarkable industry. A part of the militia ordered for the Branch should take post at Edwards's (on Cacapehon) and at Pearsalls, for the security of convoys passing from hence to Fort Cumberland.…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to John Blair, May 4, 1758 regularity from the new levies, well knowing how little any attempts towards it, in a short time, would avail; I can not help being surprized at their requesting your Honor to give…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to John Blair, May 4, 1758 and the officers, together with that of those gentlemen above-mentioned, who I have employed, is so nearly and immediately interested in the completion of those engagements, which I have, in consequence of…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to John Robinson, May 10, 1758 occasioned by this removal: and Mr. Thomas Gist and Mr. Allen, volunteers, and John McCully and John Sallard, worthy Sergeants, (all of whom had served a considerable time with credit and reputation)…- Contributor: Washington, George
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Virginia Regiment, May 9, 1758, Council of Officers- Contributor: Washington, George
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Virginia Regiment, May 9, 1758, Council of Officers- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Francis Halkett, May 11, 1758 To MAJOR FRANCIS HALKETT Fort Loudoun, May 11, 1758. Dear Sir: I am this day favored with yours of the 4th instant, and would have thought myself extremely culpable and deficient in…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Francis Halkett, May 11, 1758 him duly informed of every interesting occurrence, even had it not been recommended to me. It gave me no small uneasiness when I was informed of there solution which some of the…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Francis Halkett, May 11, 1758 unsuccessful scout. In this villany he was detected by the other warriors, who were highly offended at so base a deceit, and threatened to kill him for it. A consciousness of his…- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 22 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 5, April 27 - Dec. … every thing in our power to remove these objections and to prevent their going, yet a party of 25 Cherokees went off this morning. But on receipt of your letter I followed…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to John St. Clair, May 11, 1758 To SIR JOHN ST. CLAIR Fort Loudoun, May 11, 1758. Your favor of the 7th. from York, I had the pleasure of receiving last night. The Raven Warrior, with 30 others (some…- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 24 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 5, April 27 - Dec. … Presents, to prevent bad talks (as they term evil reports) among his People. Every kind of business which I have had with the Indians since June last, has been transacted thro' the…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Andrew Lewis, May 21, 1758 To MAJOR ANDREW LEWIS Fort Loudoun, May 21, 1758. Sir: Immediately upon receipt of this, you are to put a stop to Recruiting, and to call in all your Officers, who are…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Adam Stephen, May 24, 1758 the due execution of which, your own, as well as the Credit of your Regiment, greatly depends. If you have any advice, or knowledge of the time you are to be relieved,…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Adam Stephen, May 24, 1758 Detachment from the Prince William Militia (who were ordered to relieve this Garrison, but forgot their Arms ) with which they will be furnished in a few days. You are, rather than…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Andrew Lewis, May 24, 1758 You are to get 40 men from the Second Regiment, to supply the places of the like number to be taken out of the First , to assist in forming a Troop…- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 29 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 5, April 27 - Dec. … You will see by these, that not a moment shou'd be lost in beginning your march, nor the least delay in prosecuting it to this; you will also see, the necessity of…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to John Blair, May 28, 1758 To JOHN BLAIR Williamsburg, May 28, 1758. Honble. Sir: I came here at this critical juncture, by the express order of Sir John St. Clair, to represent in the fullest manner the…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to John Blair, May 28, 1758 entirely lost, besides impeding if not defeating the expedition, and losing every Indian now on our frontiers by delay. 2. The officers will be entirely unprovided with the means of taking the…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to John Blair, May 28, 1758 annual call for and an equal right to expect them. 4. As our regimental clothing cannot possibly last the campaign, will it not be advisable to send for a supply against next…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to John Blair, May 28, 1758 Stewart, the oldest Lieutenant, as Captn. Lewis' in the like case was to Mr. Bullet. 7. Sir John St. Clair directs in consequence of orders from the General, that the first Virginia…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to John Blair, May 28, 1758 the inhabitants, (and place of retreat for our troops,) in case of a defeat . 10. Great advantages must consequently arise, by appointing Lieutenant Smith to that direction, and to the command…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to John St. Clair, June 14, 1758 I must now conclude, with once more begging, that your Honor would come to some speedy determination on these several matters. From what Sir John St. Clair has wrote, from my orders,…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to John St. Clair, June 14, 1758 I shou'd hardly have opened them, notwithstanding you desir'd it had not Col. Byrd advis'd it as necessary, thinking there might be something contain'd that we might be preparing to execute. I…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Thomas Waggener, June 15, 1758 his escape from our Enemies, he is very well acquainted with the Ohio, and those parts, but has been longer from Fort DuQuense than I at first understood him. He will set…- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 38 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 5, April 27 - Dec. … be found impracticable, you are not to delay y'r Marching waiting for them. Use your best endeavours to procure all the Horns you can for carrying your Powder. You cannot get two…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Francis Fauquier, June 17, 1758 *To LIEUTENANT JOSEPH McDOWELL23 June 17, 1758. Sir: Captn. Stephen assuring me, that so soon as the Prince William Militia are taken from his House the Families there, and in the Neighbours…- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Francis Fauquier, June 17, 1758 be attended with pleasure to yourself and strength to the People Governed. I flatter'd myself with the pleasure of seeing your Honour in Williamsburg, when I was down, but the business that…- Contributor: Washington, George
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About this Item
Title
- George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 5, April 27 - Dec. 30, 1758
Names
- Washington, George, 1732-1799 (Author)
Created / Published
- April 27, 1758 - December 30, 1758
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- - United States
- - Manuscripts
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- Manuscripts
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- MSS 44693: Reel 005
- series: Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799
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- George Washington papers
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