601From George Washington to Robert Stewart, 28 July 1756 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Robert Stewart, 28 July 1756. On 30 July 1756 Stewart wrote to GW: “Yours of the . . . 28th Inst. I was favour’d with.”
602Orders, 29–30 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
Orders— The Quarter-master is to receive from the Militia of King-George and Caroline Counties, the arms, Stores, &c. which they have; to give them a receipt for them; and to make a return to Colonel Washington of what he receives. A court martial to sit immediately for trial of David McJennet for striking Sergeant Matthews. Colonel Washington takes this method to inform the inhabitants of...
603From George Washington to Thomas Waggener, 29 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
I received yours—and much approve of your Halt, as the times are so perilous. The great distance I am from you, and the uncertain motions of the enemy, render it impossible for me to give you peremptory orders. I would have you, however, not proceed to building the Forts until the Harvest is well secured; in doing which you must give the inhabitants all the assistance in your power. I would...
604Orders, 31 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
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605Orders, 1 August 1756 (Washington Papers)
It has been told Colonel Washington; that the Soldiers continue still to sell their Clothes, &c. notwithstanding the several strict orders given to the contrary. He now for the last time, informs them, that the first Offender shall receive five hundred lashes, without benefit of a court-martial; and the Buyer, who is now to blame, by encouraging the Soldiers to such practice; shall directly be...
606Roll of George Washington’s Company, 1 August 1756 (Washington Papers)
A Roll of Colonel Washington’s Company August 1st 1756 Enlisted Size When Where Number Mens Names Month Year County &ca Abode Age Feet Inches Occupation Country Description 1 John Sallard Septemr
607Speech to the Tuscarora Indians, 1 August 1756 (Washington Papers)
This will be Deliverd you by our Brother Tom, a Warrior of the Nottoways, who with others of that Nation, have distinguished themselves in our service this summer, against our Cruel and perfidious Enemys —The intent of this, is, to Assure you of our real Friendship and Love—and to confirm & Strengthen that chain of Friendship, which has subsisted between us for so many ages past, a Chain like...
608Orders, 2–3 August 1756 (Washington Papers)
A Return to be given in early to-morrow, of all the men in town who are not employed on the public work; in which the Adjutant must be very particular that there is not the least mistake. The Commissary and Quarter-master are expressly ordered, during Colonel Washington’s stay here, not to deliver any Provisions or Stores, without orders from him, signed by the aid de camp: and in his absence,...
609From George Washington to Benjamin Franklin, 3 August 1756 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Benjamin Franklin, 3 Aug. 1756. On 19 Aug. 1756 Franklin wrote to GW: “I have your Favours of July 23. and Aug. 3.”
610Orders, 4 August 1756 (Washington Papers)
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611From George Washington to Robert Dinwiddie, 4 August 1756 (Washington Papers)
Giving the necessary Orders and Directions about the chain of Forts to be built on the Frontiers, has kept me so closely employed, that I could not write fully to your Honor until this . But I have got that trouble now pretty well off my hands, as I have dispatched orders, plans and tools to all the officers appointed to that Duty. By the enclosed Council held at Fort Cumberland, your Honor...
612From George Washington to Robert McKenzie, 4 August 1756 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Robert McKenzie, 4 Aug. 1756. On 5 Aug. 1756 GW wrote to McKenzie: “I wrote you yesterday.”
613From George Washington to Adam Stephen, 4 August 1756 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Adam Stephen, 4 Aug. 1756. On 5 Aug. 1756 GW wrote to Stephen: “Yesterday I wrote you.”
614From George Washington to Thomas Waggener, 4 August 1756 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Thomas Waggener, 4 Aug. 1756. On 5 Aug. 1756 GW wrote to Waggener: “I wrote you yesterday.”
615Orders, 5–9 August 1756 (Washington Papers)
Joseph Perry was discharged for another in his lieu. As every method hitherto practised has been found ineffectual to restrain the paltry tippling houses and Ginn-shops in this town, from selling liquor, contrary to orders, to the Soldiers, to the Detriment of His Majestys Service, and irreparable loss of their own Health—It is hereby expressly ordered, that as many men as the Tents will...
616From George Washington to John Robinson, 5 August 1756 (Washington Papers)
I hope you will not be surprized at my sudden demands for money, nor at the uncommon length of this Epistle. The five thousand pounds last received went chiefly in paying arrears which were due the Soldiers for near two months before—Discharging sundry accompts for necessaries for the Regiment; with many other things, as will appear per accompts. And the disappointments I have so often met...
617From George Washington to Thomas Waggener, 5 August 1756 (Washington Papers)
I have so many places and people to defend; so great calls from every quarter for men, and so little prospects for getting any—that I find it impossible to comply with the act of Assembly, and opinion of the council of War, in building the chain of Forts on the frontiers—You must therefore, notwithstanding all the orders which have heretofore been given, immediately despatch Captain Bell with...
618From George Washington to Robert McKenzie, 5 August 1756 (Washington Papers)
I wrote you yesterday; since which I have received yours of the 3d instant, and observe the contents. I find it impossible with the few men I have to erect a chain of Forts on the frontiers; as the Assembly have ordered , and the Council of the 10th instant, advised: For which reason, and to relieve yours, as well as the complaints of others, the enclosed to Captain Waggener covers...
619From George Washington to Adam Stephen, 5 August 1756 (Washington Papers)
Yours of the 20th ultimo and 1st instant, I have just received. I am sorry to hear you even mention recalling Captain McKenzie from his Post. It must have been an extraordinary occasion that would have reconciled me to that proceeding; which wou’d have left Cox’s, Pearsalls and Kirkendalls Forts quite defenceless—to strengthen a Garrison which was only intended to defend the Stores, and might...
620Orders, 10 August 1756 (Washington Papers)
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621Orders, 11–12 August 1756 (Washington Papers)
Captain McNiel and Lieutenant Blagg; two Sergeants and thirty rank and file, to parade immediately—The Captain to wait on Colonel Washington for his orders. A court-martial to sit immediately for trial of Thomas Dunchow; and to enquire about some Blankets which were found in some of the country peoples houses. LB , DLC:GW . There was a Thomas Donnahough in George Mercer’s company who enlisted...
622From George Washington to John McNeill, 12 August 1756 (Washington Papers)
You are to proceed with the party under your command to the Plantation of Henry Enock; and then endeavour to dispose of your men in such a manner, as to way-lay and surprize the Enemy if possible; or to enquire from the height of the Hills or mountains, if any discovery can be made of their sleeping places, by their fires or smoke, which will appear very distinctly in the night, tho’ at a...
623From George Washington to Thomas Waggener, 12 August 1756 (Washington Papers)
I received yours by Express—and concur in sentiments with the officers of your council: Save that I would have a Subaltern and twenty or twenty-five men sent to the upper Tract, to assist the Settlers in erecting a Fort[.] In this I presume they will give all imaginable assistance; as it is solely intended to promote their safety. If Captain Field’s militia will remain contented, it is...
624Orders, 13 August 1756 (Washington Papers)
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625From George Washington to Robert McKenzie, 13 August 1756 (Washington Papers)
Yours of the 9th enclosing a return of your company, I have received. I would advise you to keep these minutes regularly entered; as well for your own satisfaction, as for transmitting me copies of them, in case of miscarriage. Be particularly careful and expeditious in forwarding all Expresses, either to or from me: communicating all remarkable intelligence to the adjacent Forts as well as...
626From George Washington to John Deane, 13 August 1756 (Washington Papers)
Be particularly careful and expeditious in forwarding all Expresses; communicating all remarkable intelligence to the adjacent Forts, affording Escorts to all convoys and parties—if the general good may be promoted, or the public benefited thereby. Encourage agriculture and industry; and protect and guard the people at their daily labour; which is the chief end and design of your being there....
627Orders, 14 August 1756 (Washington Papers)
John Keaton discharged. LB , DLC:GW . John Keaton (born c.1742), who had come into the regiment only recently after having enlisted in Caroline County, was for a while in William Peachey’s company of artificers working on the fort at Winchester. When discharged on this day, he had an injured left arm and was in George Mercer’s company of the Virginia Regiment.
628From George Washington to Robert Dinwiddie, 14 August 1756 (Washington Papers)
The return of the Express that came with La Force’s escape (for which accident I am extremely concerned; and fear its productions if he is not retaken) affords me an opportunity to inform your Honor, of some occurrences which have happened since my last. Repeated complaints and applications from all quarters for men; but more especially from the Garrisons which secure the communication with...
629Orders, 15 August 1756 (Washington Papers)
As His Majestys declaration of War against the French King will be proclaimed to-morrow, the Soldiers will be excused from work—and are ordered to appear in the most decent and neat manner; and to be ready to attend at the Long-roll. LB , DLC:GW . The “Long-roll” was a prolonged roll of the drums.
630Proclamation, 15 August 1756 (Washington Papers)
You see, Gentlemen Soldiers, that it hath pleased our most gracious Sovereign to declare War in Form against the French King and (for divers good Causes, but more particularly for their ambitious Usurpations and Encroachments on his American Dominions) to pronounce all the said French Kings Subjects and Vassals, to be Enemies to his Crown and Dignity, and hath willed and required all his...
631Orders, 16–17 August 1756 (Washington Papers)
The officer for the Day to-morrow, to assemble all the men on the publick work, to parade in the Fort, and work there in filling up the Bastions, &c. and none to be detached to the woods, unless the Colonel gives orders. It is the Colonels positive orders, that no Soldier go half a mile from Quarters without written orders: If any are found acting contrary, they will be confined and tried as...
632Orders, 18 August 1756 (Washington Papers)
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633Orders, 19 August 1756 (Washington Papers)
Morning Orders. All the officers in town to meet immediately, to enquire into a complaint made by John Stewart, Tavern-keeper, against Thomas Burrass for robbing him. A Return to be given to morrow of all the casualties which have happened since the 18th of July last, setting forth the day each man died, deserted, discharged, enlisted or otherwise. LB , DLC:GW . For a full identification of...
634Orders, 20 August 1756 (Washington Papers)
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635Orders, 21 August 1756 (Washington Papers)
All the Soldiers to parade to-morrow morning at the long-roll—They are to be marched by the Sergeants of their respective companies to the Fort, to attend Divine Service. The officers are desired to see that their men are clean, and dressed in the best and most Soldier-like manner they can, before they are marched from the parade. LB , DLC:GW .
636Orders, 22–23 August 1756 (Washington Papers)
A court of enquiry, to consist of all the Officers in town, to sit immediately, to enquire into the complaint of Daniel Bevan, Soldier in Captain Mercers company, against James Lemon, Tavern-keeper, for striking and abusing him. The parties, with their Evidences, to be summoned to attend—The court must also award the Damages against the Offender. LB , DLC:GW . Daniel Bevans, a 21–year-old...
637Orders, 24–25 August 1756 (Washington Papers)
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638Orders, 26–28 August 1756 (Washington Papers)
The Quarter master is to collect all the Baggs he can and deliver them to waggons which are going down to Alexandria this Evening for Salt. The officers who have command of companies, to make out pay-rolls for their men, for the months of July and august, without any stoppage for clothing, &c. An exact pay-roll must also be given in, of the days that each man has wrought at sixpence. In this...
639Orders, 29 August 1756 (Washington Papers)
The men that came down under captain Spotswood, are to be set to work on the Fort to-morrow—The Sergeants of that command, are every day to take down the names of those who work; and will be paid the same as the Soldiers here have received. A General court martial to sit to-morrow morning at 9 o’clock: which is to consist of four Captains and five Subalterns; to try John Belford, Sergeant, for...
640From George Washington to Thomas, Lord Fairfax, 29 August 1756 (Washington Papers)
It is with infinite concern I see the distresses of the people, and hear their complaints, without being able to afford them relief. I have so often troubled your Honour for aid from the Militia, that I am almost ashamed to repeat my demands—nor should I mention them again, did I not think it absolutely necessary at this time to save the most valuable and flourishing part of this county from...
641From George Washington to George Mason, 29 August 1756 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to George Mason, 29 Aug. 1756. On 13 Sept. 1756 Mason wrote GW : “Your Favour of the 29th Augt did not come to my Hands till Yesterday.”
642Orders, 30 August–1 September 1756 (Washington Papers)
Colonel Washington being inclined upon all occasions to shew his willingness to serve the deserving and industrious men of his Regiment: and at the same time, resolved to punish in the most exemplary manner, all irregularities in the ill-disposed—Takes this method to acquaint the workmen who ordered their pay to be discontinued, when they did not work, in order to prevent counterfeit sickness,...
643Orders, 2 September 1756 (Washington Papers)
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644Orders, 3 September 1756 (Washington Papers)
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645Orders, 4–6 September 1756 (Washington Papers)
The Detachment under command of Captain Spotswood to be ready to march to-morrow, as soon as Mr Rutherford has loaded the waggons. John Stewart Tavern-keeper, having made complaint of very gross abuse and ill treatment received from Lieutenant Williams and Ensign McCarty—All the officers in town are to sit immediately to enquire into the complaint—Captain Mercer, President—Both parties to have...
646From George Washington to Adam Stephen, 6 September 1756 (Washington Papers)
Yours of the 17th & 23d August I received —Mr Boyd is just returned from Williamsburg, settling his accompts, and getting a supply of cash—He will be with you to pay you off. I am in hopes our men for the future will be better satisfied, as the Committee have allowed them 8d. per day and their clothes, without any stoppages or deductions. The Governor expects this encouragement will engage the...
647From George Washington to Thomas Waggener, 6 September 1756 (Washington Papers)
I received yours by Captain Spotswood. I was obliged to order the waggons down to Alexandria for Salt, as we had none in store here; which no doubt has detained them longer than you expected. Enclosed I return your Size-roll, as it is not agreeable to the Instructions—a particular description of the men was the chief intent of them, and that you have not attempted. I desire you will make it...
648From George Washington to David Bell, 6 September 1756 (Washington Papers)
I received yours of the 15th August; which I had answered before I received yours of the 25th —I am sorry the Rangers seem to dislike the Service so much, but am still in hopes, the encouragement given by the committee will have some weight with them. They have allowed our Soldiers 8d. per day, with [no] deductions for clothes or Surgeon: A General Hospital is established for their reception...
649Orders, 7–8 September 1756 (Washington Papers)
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650From George Washington to Robert Dinwiddie, 8 September 1756 (Washington Papers)
I received your favours of the 19th 20th and 21st ultimo; and wrote immediately to the commanding officers of the Counties of Prince-William, Culpeper and Fairfax, to march their Drafts to this place. There are none of them yet arrived; nor do I know whether they are made. Your Honors letter of the 19th mentions, that I may enlist Servants agreable to the act of Parliament; but as I have not...