591From George Washington to Robert Stewart, 22 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
Herewith I enclose you two plans of the kind of Forts that are intended to be built—one of the ground-work, the other of the Houses and all conveniences; with such directions, that I think it impossible for you to err—if you will attend thereto. Enclosed you will also receive a list of such Tools as I have been able to procure; with which, and such as you may get of the Inhabitants, by...
592Orders, 23 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
The Quarter-master is to take into his charge, all the Stores which are now in the commissarys care; and after give in a Return of them, in which he must be very particular. Lieutenant Bryan Fairfax is appointed to Captain Mercers company, in the room of Lieutenant Bullet, who is appointed to Captain Hoggs Company. A Regimental court martial to sit immediately for trial of John Hill, for...
593From George Washington to Benjamin Franklin, 23 July 1756 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Benjamin Franklin, 23 July 1756. On 19 Aug. 1756 Franklin wrote to GW: “I have your Favours of July 23. and Aug. 3.”
594Orders, 24–25 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
All the men in town, that are fit for Duty, are to be employed on the public works; and a list of their names given to Major Stephens, who is to have the direction of them. They are to mount guard in town without exception as the guard is to mount at retreat beating, and repair to their work in the morning at the first dawn, first calling in the Sentries. The Officer who is then on guard is to...
595From George Washington to John Carlyle, 25 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
As I understand there were many Flock-beds left by the British Forces in Alexandria; and as we are much in want of some for the use of the Hospital —I desire you will detain fifty or sixty for that purpose; and send them here by the most convenient opportunity—If there are pillows, bowlsters or sheets belonging to them—you must detain a proportionable quantity of them. We are in want of two...
596From George Washington to John Campbell, Earl of Loudoun, 25 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
To the Right Honourable, John, Earl of Loudon—General and Commander in Chief of all His Majesty’s Forces in North America and Governor and Commander in Chief of His Majesty’s Most antient Colony and Dominion of Virginia. We the Officers of the Virginia Regiment beg Leave to congratulate Your Lordship on your safe Arrival in America: And to express the deep Sense We have of His Majesty’s great...
597Orders, 26 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
The Quarter-master is to go through the town, and take all the arms of what kind so ever he finds belonging to the country, in any of the Houses, and secure them in the Store. LB , DLC:GW .
598Orders, 27 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
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599From George Washington to Robert Stewart, 27 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
I received yours —and immediately set the Smith to work about the Tools; which you will receive very soon: but as they are not necessary for beginning the work, need not delay you. I can not pretend at this time to fix on a day for your march as the Enemy are about us—It must be left to yourself to determine: If it can be done without leaving the Inhabitants in danger, the sooner you march the...
600Orders, 28–29 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
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