11From George Washington to Thomas Waggener, 29 July 1757 (Washington Papers)
You are Ordered forthwith to march from hence to the South-branch with your own men, and such of Capt. McKenzie’s as are at this place. The latter you are to deliver to him so soon as you arrive at this Garrison (with the orders and Instructions herewith given you for him.) And, immediately after he has taken a size and necessary roll of his company, you are to demand 25 men and an Officer,...
12From George Washington to Henry Woodward, 29 July 1757 (Washington Papers)
You are ordered, immediately upon receipt hereof, to march with your own company (which by a late regulation, has the one that was Capt. Bronaughs added to it) to the plantation of Captn Dickenson on the cow-pasture; and to pursue the following rout, vizt First you are to go up the south fork; thence to the head of the cow-pasture river, and thence down the same to Dickensons; where you are to...
13From George Washington to Robert McKenzie, 29 July 1757 (Washington Papers)
I have received yours; and have paid Doct. Craik the contents of your recruiting accompt. Colo. Stephen has given so many strange orders, orders, so inconsistent with my Instructions and incompatible with his own—that it will be with great difficulty, if it is even possible, to extricate the Officers and myself from the dilemma and trouble they have occasioned. What right Colo. Stephen had to...
14From George Washington to William Fairfax, 28 July 1757 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to William Fairfax, 28 July 1757. On 6 Aug. 1757 Fairfax wrote to GW: “I had yr Favor of the 28th.”
15From George Washington to Peter Hog, 24 July 1757 (Washington Papers)
I should have written fully to you long since, and sent an Officer to relieve you, but the expectation we were in (by reports from Fort Cumberland) of a french invasion from Ohio, kept us in continual alarm, and readiness to oppose the attempt. I must now, as I formerly have done, say, that all accompts relative to provisions must be settled with the Commissary; and all that concern the...
16From George Washington to Thomas Bullitt, 24 July 1757 (Washington Papers)
I have received two or three letters from you and Ensign Fleming —In answer I shall observe, that I think you have an undoubted right to sit as a regimental court martial, and to punish offenders; and that I am sorry to hear of the desertions which have happened in your company, and the temper of mind that prevails in your men; and hope, that you hitherto have, and do still continue to check...
17From George Washington to Horatio Sharpe, 20 July 1757 (Washington Papers)
I have undoubted intelligence that many Deserters from the Virginia Regiment are gone to, and are harboured and protected in several counties of your province, especially Baltimore-county, under the specious pretext of their unjust detention, after the expiration of the time, which, the Deserters (I learn) pretend was limited when they enlisted. And some in authority, either from an ill-placed...
18From George Washington to Robert Fell, 20 July 1757 (Washington Papers)
You are ordered to wait upon His Excellency, the Governor of Maryland, with a letter which you will receive with this; and to request the favor of him to issue his warrant for the more effectually apprehending the many Deserters of the Virginia Regiment, that now appear publickly in Baltimore-county, under the protection of the civil Majistrates. If His Excellency shou’d entertain any doubts...
19From George Washington to William Crawford, 20 July 1757 (Washington Papers)
You are ordered forthwith to go in pursuit of Wm Smith, a Deserter from the aforesaid regiment, and to use your best endeavours to apprehend and bring him to justice at this place. If he shou’d resist, and stand upon his defence, contrary to the Laws of the country; you are in that case, to fire upon him as an Enemy. Given &c. this 20th July 1757. LB , DLC:GW . In the list of deserters...
20From George Washington to John Stanwix, 19 July 1757 (Washington Papers)
Your favour of the 14th instant is come to hand. I wrote you fully in three several letters, under one cover, about four days ago. Before yours came to hand, I had received a letter from Captn Dagworthy, enclosing a copy of Steels [Street’s] depositions; & made particular enquiry (of the bearer) whether the account was transmitted to you; being answered in the affirmative, and hearing by the...
21From George Washington to William Fairfax, 17 July 1757 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to William Fairfax, 17 July 1757. On 20 July 1757 Fairfax wrote to GW: “I rec’d yr Favor of the 17th inst.”
22From George Washington to John Kirkpatrick, 17 July 1757 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to John Kirkpatrick, 17 July 1757. On 21 July 1757 Kirkpatrick wrote to GW: “I am honor’d with yours of the 17th.”
23From George Washington to John Stanwix, 15 July 1757 (Washington Papers)
Your obliging favour of the 11th instant I received this morning. It will seem odd to send you three letters under one cover; and those so widely differring in their dates: But the truth only shall account for it. Mr Atkin has told me day after day, since the date of my first, that his Express wou’d go off the next morning, as he wou’d the preceding evening be able to finish his dispatches to...
24From George Washington to Robert Dinwiddie, 12 July 1757 (Washington Papers)
After Jenkins left this yesterday evening, the enclosed, from Capt. Dagworthy, came to hand. We have pretty many men, and very few arms here (that are fit for service). I must now beg the favor of your Honor, to send me a commission for holding General Courts’-martial; as I apprehend that which I had under the former act, was no longer in force, than while that act existed. Irregularity and...
25From George Washington to John Dagworthy, 12 July 1757 (Washington Papers)
I recd your’s of the 10th Inst. Covering the Drummer’s Deposition about the Enemy⟨’s⟩ Motions and Designs which I hope will prove as favourable to us as the last Intelligence from that Quarter—I have Transmitted Governor Dinwiddie a Copy of it and would have sent an ⟨exprs⟩ to Colo. Stanwix did not the Bearer assure me that there cou’d be no doubt of your Expresses reaching him in due time—If...
26From George Washington to Robert Dinwiddie, 11 July 1757 (Washington Papers)
I had just closed mine yesterday, and was going to send off Jenkins with it, when yours of the 24th ultimo came to hand. The Deserters apprehended at Maidstone, were treated with such lenity as their subsequent behaviour convinces me was misplaced: Several of them having since deserted. This infamous practice, wherein such numbers of our men have (by means of the villainy and ill-judged...
27Memoranda, 6–10 July 1757 (Washington Papers)
The Speaker Write to him that upon settling an acct with Colo. Carlyle of this date there appeard to be a ballance of £186.9.2 – ½ justly due him for Sundry Services done, and necessarys furnishd for the use of the Publick witht havg any connection with other accts—whether am I to pay the acct or not he is uneasy abt the Payment. Govr Whether is Jenkin’s to be continu’d as post—& how is he to...
28From George Washington to John Robinson, 10 July 1757 (Washington Papers)
I have had the pleasure of receiving your favours of the 21st & 29th ultimo. I did indeed begin to think (tho’ I cou’d scarcely believe it) that you had quite forgotten me. I am greatly at a loss how to proceed, wanting the mutiny-bill: and do not know whether the Assembly have provided any reward for apprehending Deserters, which is very detrimental, and impedes the service much at this time;...
29From George Washington to Robert Dinwiddie, 10 July 1757 (Washington Papers)
I received your Honors letter of the 27th ultimo by Jenkins. The whole of the Militia from the adjacent counties that arrived here did not amount to more than 170 men: One half of those were unarmed, and the whole without ammunition or provisions. I detained such as were fit for Service, and discharged the rest; with threats to acquaint your Honor with the naked manner in which they came out....
30From George Washington to John Stanwix, 8 July 1757 (Washington Papers)
The enclosed was wrote the 28th ulto upon Mr Atkins giving me notice that he shou’d send an Express to you the next day. But, the important affairs in which he is continually engaged, have detained the express day after day ’till now. Nothing remarkable has happened in this quarter. We continue to discover tracks and signs of the enemys parties, but none appear to be numerous: nor have they...
31From George Washington to Charles Carter, 2 July 1757 (Washington Papers)
Eight Draughts from your county were brought to this place by Captn Rowley; for seven of whom I have given a receipt; the other, John Ryley, was rejected, on account of his having been in the Regiment several months before; and, by means of sickness, &c. never did a days duty, and was of course discharged. The same cause still existing, has discouraged me, a second time, from accepting him, to...
32From George Washington to Henry Fitzhugh, 2 July 1757 (Washington Papers)
Nine Draughts from your county were brought to this place by Captn Conway; six of whom I have given receipts for, the other three are discharged as unfit for Service—Capt. Conway lost two others by desertion, as he was bringing them up: and as this will be the case with all the Draughts, we shall fall greatly short of our complement, unless the commanding Officer in each county respectively...
33Memorandum, 30 June–1 July 1757 (Washington Papers)
The names of the Sergts employed upon the public works. The names of those who are not employed. LB , DLC:GW . Before May 1757 when there were sixteen companies (seventeen counting Christopher Gist’s company of scouts) in the Virginia Regiment, each company usually had three sergeants, but after the number of companies was reduced to eight (plus the two that were sent to South Carolina) each...
34From George Washington to Andrew Lewis, 1 July 1757 (Washington Papers)
By George Washington Esq; Colonel of the Virginia Regimt and Commander of all the Virginia Forces. To Major Andrew Lewis— Sir, You are to proceed to Fredericksburgh—where you are to remain for the reception of the Draughts for the Regiment. You are to take their names, size, complexion, age, country, and former employment; and the Officers names who deliver them: specifying the number you...
35From George Washington to Henry Lee, 30 June 1757 (Washington Papers)
I have received yours of the 28th instant; in consequence whereof I have discharged John Wood (who has employed Doctr Bowles to serve in his room.) I have, also, finding it inconsistent with the interest of the service, discharged John High Werden, who, thro’ age and consequent infirmity, is altogether unfit to undergo the fatigues of a Soldier. As the number of draughts I have received from...
36Memoranda, 29 June 1757 (Washington Papers)
Detach’d Posts To use every endeavour to learn their Men to shoot well & be good Marksmen. Draughts 29th Choose out of them a number that have been well usd, & practisd in shooting let them be likely Men. Majr Lewis desire him and the Officers to encourage and treat the drafts kindly that they may not at first imbibe any prejudices &ca to the Service. Regiment Each Company in it is to have the...
37Memoranda, 28 June 1757 (Washington Papers)
Whether Officers who are sent express, or upon any other Duty, where Horses are indispensably necessary are obligd to furnish them, or have them provided at the Expence of the Publick. 28 Mr Fielg Lewis Write to him for a looking Glass. 28th The Govr The Contractors should have Instructions to engage Provisions before the Season advances too far—there are I am told, Persons employd in Augusta...
38From George Washington to John Stanwix, 28 June 1757 (Washington Papers)
I have had the pleasure of receiving your two favors both of the 22d instant. We were reinforced upon the late alarm, by 170 militia from the adjacent counties; one half of them unarmed, and the whole without ammunition or provision. Had you, Sir, in consequence of Captn Beale’s suggestions, ordered me to reinforce Ft Cumberland, with part of my Regiment, I shou’d have given you proof of my...
39From George Washington to Robert Dinwiddie, 27 June 1757 (Washington Papers)
I was favoured with yours of the 16th instant by the cherokee warrior, autasity, who I am in hopes will be of service to us. I hinted to Mr Gun your Honors’ proposals. He seemed surprized, and said you well knew he wou’d not serve for Lieutenants pay. I do not understand he has much to say with the Indians. Yours of the 20th came safe to hand. and as I wrote to you, by Jenkins concerning the...
40From George Washington to William Lightfoot, 26 June 1757 (Washington Papers)
By George Washington Esqre Colonel of the Virginia Regiment, and Commander of the Virginia Forces You are with the Militia under your command, to march from hence to Back-Creek, and carefully range it quite down to its mouth. From thence you are to march to New-kirks fort where, and in its neighbourhood, you are to remain ’till further Orders. You are to maintain strict discipline among your...
41Memoranda, 25 June 1757 (Washington Papers)
The Govr. Inclose the Govr Doctr Ross Letter abt the Provision at Fort Cumbd & desire his explicit directions how to act in the Affair. Inform him in what manner the Militia came to this place—witht Arms &ca. That it is impossible so heavy a piece of Work as Fort Loudoun can be ⟨ illegible ⟩. Govr Whether I am right in delivering our ammunition &ca to the Militia. I ought to be furnishd with...
42From George Washington to Henry Lee and Culpeper County Lieutenant, 25 June 1757 (Washington Papers)
This will serve to acquaint you, that I have received subsequent intelligence to that transmitted to you; which contradicts the report of the enemys having carried down a train of artillery, and that they have taken Ray’s-town-road; by which it is imagined their intention is more probably against Pennsylvania than this province. Therefore I hope that the Militia may not be immediately...
43From George Washington to Orange County Lieutenant, Henry Fitzhugh, and John Spotswood, 25 June 1757 (Washington Papers)
Copy of Letters to the County Lts of Orange, Stafford and Spotsylvania-counties. Gentlemen, As the Governor informs me, that in consequence of the intelligence we received of the Enemys motions, he had ordered up a third of the Militia of several counties, amongst which yours are included. I send this to acquaint you, that I have received a subsequent account, by which it appears, that they...
44From George Washington to John Bell, 25 June 1757 (Washington Papers)
I have sent the enclosed to Colonel Lee, open to you, that you may peruse it, and afterwards transmit it immediately to him. As I have many Expresses to dispatch, I am puzzled to procure Horses for that service. I send you enclosed, letters for the County Lieutenants of Stafford and Spotsylvania, which I must desire you will forward with the utmost expedition; as it may be the means of...
45From George Washington to David Ross, 25 June 1757 (Washington Papers)
I was this day favoured with yours of the 23d instant. I think your proposals relative to the provisions at Fort Cumberland quite equitable. But as the management of them properly belongs to Mr Walker; I do not choose to interfere in the business without Governor Dinwiddie’s instructions. I have therefore enclosed your letter to His Honor, that he may be the better able to give explicit...
46From George Washington to William Fairfax, 25 June 1757 (Washington Papers)
Your favors of the 17th & 19th instant I have received. Captains Fairfax & Minor arrived here with their companies on tuesday last. The latter I have sent to Pattersons and Mendenhalls; small forts lying under the North-mountain and much exposed to the incursions of the Enemy. The storm which threatned us with such formidable appearances is, in a manner, blown over. It arose in a great measure...
47From George Washington to Nicholas Minor, 24 June 1757 (Washington Papers)
To Captn Nicholas Minor, of the Fairfax Militia. By George Washington Esqre Colonel of the Virginia Regiment, and commander of all the Virginia forces. You are with the company of Mil[iti]a under your command, to march with all convenient expedition from hence to Patterson’s Fort: From whence you are to send out parties for the protection of that neighbourhood[.] You are to maintain a proper...
48From George Washington to John Stanwix, 24 June 1757 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to John Stanwix, 24 June 1757. On 11 July 1757 Stanwix wrote to GW: “had I had any Opportunity of returning an Answer to the Favour of yours of the 24th of June. . . .”
49From George Washington to John Stanwix, 21 June 1757 (Washington Papers)
Since writing to you by Express last night, I have received a letter from Capt. Dagworthy (a copy of which I enclose;) and have had an opportunity of examining the Indians, who brought him the last intelligence, myself. They unanimously agree, there is a large party of french and indians marched from fort du quesne; but, whether they are destined against the frontiers of virginia, maryland or...
50From George Washington to Robert Dinwiddie, 21 June 1757 (Washington Papers)
I this day received the enclosed from Capt. Dagworthy: The Indians mentioned therein are likewise got here with their scalps: and altho’ I believe from several circumstances that the Enemy are bringing down no Artillery—Yet, as they all agree that a formidable body of french and indians is certainly on their march down; and as it is impossible to know what province they will make an eruption...
51From George Washington to Robert Slaughter, 21 June 1757 (Washington Papers)
I received yours of the 20th instant; and am glad of the judicious, regular step which you have taken—and judge it necessary you shou’d lose no time in marching the Detachmt up here; as we have received no intelligence which contradicts that formerly received a few days ago. A man arrived here from Fort-Cumberland who left that Garrison on the 16th instant: at which time there were great...
52From George Washington to Alexander Beall, 20 June 1757 (Washington Papers)
Yours of the 19th instant came to hand about noon this day—As there now remain but a few Indians here, who cou’d by no means be prevailed on to return towards Fort Cumberland, altho’ so much wanted on that Quarter; imagining we wished to sacrifice them by attempting to expose them to (what they think) certain destruction, they positively refused marching until they saw such numbers as wou’d...
53From George Washington to John Stanwix, 20 June 1757 (Washington Papers)
Yours of the 18th from the camp at Carlyle, I received about noon this day: at a time when I was examining (in company with His Majestys Agent for Indian Affairs) the french prisoner, brought to this place by Lt Baker and the cherokee indian. a copy of his examination I herewith enclose. You will find, Sir, from the tenor of his answers, that a large body of Indians was hourly expected at Fort...
54Court-Martial, 19 June 1757 (Washington Papers)
At a Regimental Court martial held at Fort Loudoun June the 19th 1757 Capt. Thos Waggener Presidt Lieut. Steenbergen M e m b e r s Lieut. Campbell Ensn Crawford Ensn Thompson Prisoners Wm Coffland Corpl of Capt. Lewis’s Company confin’d by Quarter Master Hamilton for laying out of Camp & disturbing the Inhabitants at an unreasonable Hour. Mary Hinch an Evidence against the Prisoner informs the...
55Memorandum, 17 June 1757 (Washington Papers)
Colo. Stanwix Send Colo. Carlyle’s Letter to him. Inform him that the Enemy have Mortar’s—by the Indians Intelligence. AD , NN : Washington Collection. See the source note, Memoranda, 7 June 1757 . See GW to John Stanwix, 20 June 1757 .
56From George Washington to Robert Dinwiddie, 16 June 1757 (Washington Papers)
This instant the enclosed letters came to my hands —I have not lost a moments time in transmitting them to you, as I look upon the intelligence to be of the utmost importance. If the enemy are coming down in such numbers and with such a train of artillery as we are bid to expect, Fort Cumberland must inevitably fall into their hands, as no timely efforts can be made to relieve the Garrison. I...
57Memorandum, 16 June 1757 (Washington Papers)
The following account sent to Colo. Stanwix and Governor Dinwiddie together with the Council of War. The number of men fit for Duty in the Virginia Regiment, exclusive of the Detachment gone for Carolina—where stationed, and the distance of each Garrison from this place. Men Miles At Fort Loudoun 100 At Maidstone 60 distance 36 At Edwards 16 do 22 At Pearsals 35 do 50 At Fort Pleasant
58From George Washington to Andrew Lewis, 16 June 1757 (Washington Papers)
I have just received intelligence from Capt. Dagworthy and Major Livingston, that they were informed by six cherokee indians, of a large body of French and Indians being on their march towards Fort Cumberland. You are therefore ordered to use every method (by means of the indians &c.) to gain intelligence of the real design and approach of this body of the Enemy: and if you find that they are...
59From George Washington to John Dagworthy, 16 June 1757 (Washington Papers)
I have seen your Letter, and have dispatchd Copy’s of it by good Expresses to Governor Dinwiddie, Govr Sharpe, Colo. Stanwix and the County Lieutenants of four Countys; so that I have no manner of doubt, but a very considerable Force will be with you in a very little time. I have dispatchd the bearer to inform you of this, that it may give Spirit to your Garrison. I heartily wish you all the...
60From George Washington to William Fairfax, Henry Lee, and Culpeper County Lieutenant, 16 June 1757 (Washington Papers)
Copy of a Letter sent to the County-Lieutenants of Fairfax, Prince-William, and Culpeper. Gentlemen. Fort Loudoun: June 16th 1757. This moment the enclosed is come to my hand, with another letter much more particular, but too long for me to copy, as I think no time shou’d be lost in transmitting intelligence of this important nature. Three Indians are come in wounded, and saw the french army...