1351To George Washington from Thomas Waggener, 20 May 1758 (Washington Papers)
the linnen mr woodford brought up was devided between the two Companys for the mens Spatterdashes (I have had mine made up which onley made forty pair) I thought it my duty to acquaint you of it: as mr woodford Told me it was to Compleate both the Companys on the Branch. We have had no news of the Enemy since my last. I Receivd a letter from mr woodford where he in formd me that he Luckley...
1352From George Washington to Andrew Lewis, 21 May 1758 (Washington Papers)
To Major Lewis Sir. Ft L[oudou]n the 21st May, 1758. Immediately upon receipt of this, you are to put a stop to Recruiting, and to call in all your Officers who are employed on this Duty. You are not to receive any but good Men; and those to be according to the Instructions I sent to you. I was in hopes that, by this time, your companies would have been relieved, and you on your march for this...
1353To George Washington from Thomas Bullitt, 21 May 1758 (Washington Papers)
As John Waid a Soldier in my Company was Seting at the Indian Camp Eating some Victuls, one of the Cherokees Askt him for some whiskey, he not giving him a Direct Answer, pickt up his gun and shot him through the back. I immediately sent out a Command to the Camp, which place was found Avacuateed by all of them but one which was found dead with his throat Cutt from Ear to Ear by one of their...
1354To George Washington from Beverley Robinson, 21 May 1758 (Washington Papers)
Yours of the 27th Apr. I Received as I did Sometime before yours of the 6th Inclosing one for Mr ⟨Rich⟩ard Washington. which Letter I forwarded by ⟨ mutilated ⟩ ⟨Ha⟩mpshire Man War she Saild the 3d Instant ⟨ mutilated ⟩ Sandy Hook with Lord Loudoun on Board ⟨ mutilated ⟩ no News but what is in the Inclosed paper Except that some of our Rangers & Indians have brought in about 20 french prisoner...
1355From George Washington to Adam Stephen, 24 May 1758 (Washington Papers)
Orders for Lt Colo. Stephen, of the Virginia Regiment. Sr John St Clair having, by virtue of a Power from the Commander in Chief for the southern district, put the Troops of this Colony under marching Orders —and at the same time thought it necessary, that I should wait upon the President, to settle the Affairs of the two Virginia Regiments —You are therefore—if no contradictory Orders come...
1356From George Washington to Andrew Lewis, 24 May 1758 (Washington Papers)
To Major Lewis [Fort Loudoun, 24 May 1758 ] Sir. I can not order your march to this place in more effectual words, or in a more effectual manner, than by enclosing you a Copy of my Orders from Sir John St Clair. 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 providing for your...
1357To George Washington from John Blair, 24 May 1758 (Washington Papers)
The distresses in Bedford and Halifax had occasioned my Calling a full Council to meet on the 19th Instt which obliged Col: Maury to a long attendance here, in which time Jenkins brot me yours of May 10th with the Opinion of your Council of Officers on your Necessity of imploying the £400—sent you for Contingencies in the recruiting Service; and the utter insufficiency of that, to discharge...
1358To George Washington from John St. Clair, 24 May 1758 (Washington Papers)
Orders for Colo. Washington Comg the Troops of the Collony & Dominion of Virginia. I am directed by the Commander in Chief of the Forces in the Southern district of North America to acquaint you that it is his orders that you call the whole Regt that is under your Command to Winchester excepting the Two Companys on the So. Branch of Pattomack & if the Militia should come up to releive those...
1359From George Washington to John Blair, 28 May 1758 (Washington Papers)
To The President. Honble Sir. Williamsbgh 28th May, 1758. I came here at this critical juncture, by the express order of Sr John St Clair, to represent in the fullest manner, the posture of our Affairs at Winchester; and to obviate any doubts that might arise from the best written narrative—I shall make use of the following method as the most effectual I can at present suggest, to lay sundry...
1360To George Washington from Robert Rutherford, 6 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
Agreeable to what Past when last I had the Honr of Confering with You—Inclosed are copys of the Instructions which I have given to the officers Acting under me —by which You’ll discover that they are Divided & Weekend in such a maner that Puts them intirely in the Power of the Enemy as they must consty Range—besides they cannot Be of the same sirvice to the Inhabitants being unable to Oppose a...
1361To George Washington from Fielding Lewis, 10 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
I have sent you 4 pss. Blankets wch contain 60 Blankets, as I have no receipt for them shall be Oblig’d to you to give one to Mr James Strawhan, or the Cash wch will be more acceptable as it often proves Troublesome gitting of it below. I am yr most Huml. Servant A Bale WW No. 2 R Colo. Washington for the Country Dr To 60 Blankets @ 11/6 £34.10.0 Package & Cord 2.6 34.12.6 Dotr Halkerston...
1362From George Washington to Henry Bouquet, 13 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
Sundry matters on which Colo. Bouquets directions is desird. As the 22th Inst. is fixd upon for me to begin my March from Winchester I am in hopes we shall all be ready for that purpose—but if I shoud not be able to get Arms and Blankets for the Men—are we to wait any longer for them, or to march of at all events? After the first division of Colo. Birds Regiment has Marchd to Fort Cumberland...
1363From George Washington to Francis Halkett, 13 June 1758 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Francis Halkett, 13 June 1758. On 25 June Halkett wrote to GW : “I Receiv’d your letter yesterday from Connogochieg of the 13th June.”
1364To George Washington from Henry Bouquet, 13 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
Carlisle [Pa.] Answer to Col. Washington’s Quaries. 13th June 1758 1. In case his arms, Blankets, and Provisions could not possibly be ready by the 24th Instt he may differ his march for one or two days. 2. What relates Col. Birds Regiment is explained in the orders. 3. No Arms are to be taken from Maryland. I hope the Col. will be able to arm the two Regimts and the Militia Compa: in having...
1365To George Washington from John St. Clair, 13 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
Orders, for Colonel Washington commanding the Troops of the Colony of Virginia. As you will receive near 700 arms for the 2d Virginia Regiment from Williamsburg, you are to take into your Store at Winchester the Maryland Arms which were deliverd to the 2d Regiment, these Arms are to be deliverd to Govr Sharpe on his Order. The same proportion of Tools that the 1st Company of Artificers had, to...
1366From George Washington to John St. Clair, 14 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
To Sir Jno. St clair—Baronet [Fort Loudoun 14 June 1758 ] Dear Sir I found upon my return to this place, last Night, the Letters Inclosd. I shoud hardly have opend them, notwithstanding you desird it had not Colo. Byrd advisd it as necessary, thinking there might be something containd, that we might be preparing to execute. I greatly fear that we shall be in want of Arms. at all events we have...
1367Memorandum, 15 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
Sterg Lieut. Colo. Stephens to receive £ 42. Capt. Bullet 24.10. Capt. W. Steuart 24.10. Lt Blagg 9.11.7 Lt Campbell 9.11.7 Lt Baker 9.11.7 Lt Thompson 9.11.7 Lt Weeden 9.11.7 Lt Price 9.11.7 [Ens.] Hubbard
1368From George Washington to Thomas Waggener, 15 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
To Captn Ths Waggener [Fort Loudoun, 15 June 1758 ] Sir As you have been long under Marching Orders, I cant doubt your readiness to depart from your present Station. I shall leave this the 23d Instt with three Companies of my Regiment; one of the Second Regimt; and the Troop of Light Horse; and expect to be at Pearsalls the 25th, if not delayd by my Waggons. I also expect that you will join me...
1369To George Washington from Humphrey Knight, 16 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
I Receivd yours by Mr Posey and Emeadiatley wrote up to you to aquint you of all affairs but fear full the Letter miscarride, I instantly proceeded in Geting Posseys work Vallued and after it was Vallued to Settle with him. he told me, at first he would pay the hole acct, but afterwards would pay but £25:0:0 which you will see in his Credit, I have sent his Acct and Credit in the Letter which...
1370From George Washington to Joseph McDowell, 17 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
To Lieutt McDowell of Captn Rutherfords Ranger’s Sir [Fort Loudoun] 17th June 1758 Captn Stephen assures me, that so soon as the Prince William Militia are taken from his House the Families there, and in the Neighbourhood also, will immediately remove; I am obligd, having it no other way in my power to Order a few of your Men to be stationd there in their place: you are not to put so many...
1371From George Washington to Francis Fauquier, 17 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
Although but a poor hand at Complimenting, but permit me, nevertheless to offer your Honr my congratulations on your appointment; and safe arrival to a Government which his Majesty has been graciously pleasd to entrust to your Administration and to assure you, that ⟨I most⟩ sincerely wish your Administration may be attended with pleasure to yourself and ⟨benefit⟩ to the People Governed. I...
1372To George Washington from John Patterson, 17 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
I return you thanks, for Complying with my request, & hope to give content for Your goodness. I shall take the Roof off the House, as soon as the Carpenters gets the Laths for to shingle on; having the cheif of the Work fream’d, at this Instant. I shall want two inch plank for to Cover the Balusterade; & am of Opinion that Pine, is before Oak for that purpose. But if you think proper to have...
1373From George Washington to David Franks, 18 June 1758 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to David Franks, 18 June 1758. On 27 June Franks wrote to GW : “I had ⅌ Spore the pleas[ur]e of a Letter of 18th inst. . . . Supposed to be from you.”
1374To George Washington from John St. Clair, 18 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
Yesterday at Noon I was favour’d with your Letter of the 14th with several others enclosed in it. I hope by the time you receive this that you have got the better of all your difficultys, but after all that has been done if any thing is wanting let me know it and I shall bring it with me to fort Cumberland. I must beg you will send me to this place 8 or 10 of Capt. Stewarts light Horse with an...
1375From George Washington to John Forbes, 19 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
Pardon the liberty I am going to use—a liberty, that nothing but the most disinterested regard for the safety and welfare of these Colonies coud cause me to take. How far my Ideas on what I am going to observe is compatable with Reason, and how far they may corrispond with your Sentiments on the matter, I shall candidly submit to your Excellency to determine. The unfortunate arrival of the...
1376From George Washington to Thomas Waggener, 19 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
To Captn Thomas Waggener. Sir Fort Loudoun 19th June 1758 The bearer Captn McClanaham comes up to relieve you, You are therefore to give him Orders where to Post his Men; in the manner that will best promote the Interest of the Service, and give the most satisfaction to the generallity of the Inhabitants in that Quarter. You are likewise to deliver him a necessary supply of Ammunition—I am Sir...
1377From George Washington to Thomas McClanahan, 19 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
You are forewith to March with all convenient Expedition to the Fort on the South Branch; at which Captn Thomas Waggener Commands, to relieve him, and follow such Orders as he may judge most conducive to the Interest of the Service, with regard to the different Posts in that Quarter, to be defended by your Men —You are likewise to apply to him for a necessary supply of Ammunition; of which you...
1378From George Washington to Francis Fauquier, 19 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
The Letter herewith Inclosd, woud have been sent according to the date, but I have been waiting till now for Captn Rutherfords Pay Roll, his Company being much dispersd in the Ranging Service. This day the Prince William Militia are to March for the South Branch, to relieve two Companies of my Regiment, agreable to Orders. Inclosd is a return of their present Strength. I shoud think myself...
1379To George Washington from Horatio Sharpe, 20 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
Yesterday in the afternoon came to the Mouth of Conegocheigh four Waggon Load of things of which I inclose You an Invoice received by Letter from Sr Jno. St Clair. As the Letter did not reach me till this Day the Waggons will not be able to set off from the Mouth of the Creeck before to Morrow or next Day, and that as little time might be lost as possible I immediately Dispatched three Waggons...
1380To George Washington from James Sinclair, 20 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
I am desired by Sir John St Clair to acquaint you it is his desire that you send six more of the light horse than he already required to the mouth of Conogocheek to escort Mr Glen the late Governor of South Carolina from thence to Winchester, where he is going to meet Colonel Byrd with Instructions from Genl Forbes relating to Indian Affairs. I am Sir Your most Obedt humble Servt ALS , PHi :...
1381To George Washington from Joseph Wolgamote, 20 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
May it Pleas Your honers Gentelmen it Not With any Pleasure that I Give You This Trouble Therefore I hope You Will Excuse the freedom I have Taken with You it is from the Good personal Carrecture You bear As to adhearing Strictly to Do or Cause Justice to be Done by all Such Persons As You have the honour To Command Therefore it is to You only that I Adress My Self To for Justice The Matter is...
1382To George Washington from John Kidd, 21 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
I have made Inquiry Concerning the 200 Hatchets Mention’d in your’s but has got no Information Concerning them. I am Sir Yr most obedt hble servt ALS , DLC:GW . Written in GW’s hand below the text is a list of things received from Carlisle, Pennsylvania. See GW to St. Clair, 23 June, n.5 . John Kidd, an ensign in Capt. John Dagworthy’s Maryland forces since October 1757, was in command at...
1383To George Washington from John St. Clair, 22 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
I am extremely sorry that a great Quantity of Powder Horns for the second Virginia Regiment were sent up from this place before my Arrival, so there will be no possibility of getting them for you untill you arrive at Fort Cumberland, you must do the best that you can without them. I hope you have received the Kettles & Canteens from the mouth of Conegogie, I have received the three hundred...
1384From George Washington to John Carlyle, 23 June 1758 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to John Carlyle, 23 June 1758. On 14 July 1758 Carlyle wrote to GW : “I reced the favr of yours the Day before you marched [23 June].”
1385From George Washington to John St. Clair, 23 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
I have receivd your favours of the 18th & 20th Instt, and beg leave to refer you to Captn Stewarts Letter, knowing he writes fully, on matters relative to the light Horse. I expect to March tomorrow agreeable to my Orders. Woodwards Company of the first Regiment, coverd the Artificers of the 2d and left this the 22d to open the Road from hence to Pearsalls; which, by information, is almost...
1386From George Washington to William Byrd, 24 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
Herewith you will receive a Copy of my last Orders from Sir John St Clair, dated the 13th Instant—such parts of them as regard yourself, and Regiment, you are desird to observe, and act litterally up to them. I have directed half the Provisions and Ammunition intended for Fort Cumberland to follow me, under your escort. Mr Walker will take care that the former of ⟨these is⟩ ⟨ illegible ⟩, and...
1387From George Washington to Charles Smith, 24 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
You are to take an exact acct of all the Virginia Stores at this place; for which you are to pass your receipt to Mr Kennedy Quarter Master and to deliver none out after my departure but by Letter from me, or Orders from the Governor, or Commander in Chief; except it be Ammunition &ca for the use of the Garrison; and for Supplying the Ranging Companies—in doing which, you are to observe the...
1388From George Washington to Robert Rutherford, 24 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
You are to detach 20 of your worst Rangers, to do Duty at Fort Loudoun, under Lieutt Smith; who is chargd with the Command of this place. They may be kept constantly there or relievd, as you see cause—The remainder of the Company to be employd in the Ranging Service as they now are or otherwise, as shall be judgd most conducive to the safety of the People. If any Irruption shoud be made into...
1389From George Washington to William Henry, 24 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
Orders for Mr Henry Armourer [Fort Loudoun, 24 June 1758 ] Sir, So soon as you have Compleated Colo. Byrds Regiment, and Captn Stewarts Troop of Light Horse with Arms, you are to set about cleaning and putting all the Virginia Arms in the best repair you can, till further Orders. Take care that they are well packd up in cases, 25 in each, and deliverd into the Magazine now under the care of...
1390From George Washington to Hugh Waddell, 24 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
last night the Inclosd March Rout came under cover to me for you, with this Paragraph from Sir Jno. St Clair—“I have inclosd you a march Rout for a hundred of the No. Carolina Provincials, that ought to be at Winchester, they will serve for an Escort for Mr Walkers second Convoy of Provision’s. You’ll please tell the Commanding Officer that any Carriages he wants upon his March shall be paid...
1391To George Washington from Francis Fauquier, 25 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
Your Congratulations and kind wishes expressed in your Letter of the 17th wch I received yesterday with one of the 19th, do me the greater Honour, as you profess yourself a Gentleman not addicted to Compliments. I have received from Mr President Blair and all the Gentlemen of the Council, all the Information I could wish for; but still as I cannot be master of the State of Affairs, I must...
1392To George Washington from Francis Halkett, 25 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
I Receiv’d your letter yesterday from Connogochieg of the 13th June, and I am thoroughly satisfyed of your way of thinking, in the importance that Indians are of to us, the great application you have given, with the opportunities, and experience you have had, not only of acquiring the knowledge of their usefullness, but likewise the proper methode of manageing them, gives you very good...
1393To George Washington from Fielding Lewis, 25 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
I recd yours inclosing Forty Pound wch I have placed to your Credit, and shall settle your Acct with Mr Strother. James Gallemore the bearer some time sinc⟨e⟩ deserted from Colo. Byrds Regmt and is now return’d on my promise that he shall be excused for it, as he voluntarily surrenders himself I immagine he will meet with a ready Pardon. I am Yr most Humble Servt ALS , DLC:GW . According to...
1394From George Washington to John St. Clair, 26 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
I was last night favourd with yours of the 22d, and have Inclosd your Orders for Marching to the Commanding Officer of the Carolina Troops and left it with Mr Walker, who, in consequence of some Letters he receivd from Mr Hoops, does not think of sending a Second Convoy of Provisions—but as he writes you fully on that Subject I beg leave to refer you to him—he has Provided a Months Provision...
1395From George Washington to Thomas Waggener, 26 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
I have just Incamp’d at this place on my way to Fort Cumberland, with a weak escort to a large Convoy of Provisions &ca the intent of this therefore, is to desire that you will immediately upon receipt of it, detach one hundred Men, and three Waggons to our assistance—dont suffer the least delay—I order the Waggons upon a Supposition that you have some at Pearsalls in Pay, but if I am wrong in...
1396To George Washington from Henry Bouquet, 27 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
I hope this Letter will find you Safely arrived at Fort CumberLand; as Soon as you are Settled in your Camp, I beg you will begin to cut the Waggon Road to open the Communication between us. I have ordered Nichols the Pilot to blaze the Road in going, and to Stay wth you. His Escort may rest one day or two, then come back again. I have wrote to Col. Byrd to engage the Indians to cover you in...
1397To George Washington from David Franks, 27 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
I had ⅌ Spore the pleas[ur]e of a Letter of 18th inst. wth £196.15.2, Supposed to be from you, there being no name Sign’d, Inclos’d are the Rects you desire, Seperately, Shall be glad to hear the Pack Saddles are Right Sort, the Cost I Sent in a Letter with them. I wish you a Successfull Campaign, & with great Resspect I am Dear Sir yr most obeidt Servt The Letter pd 30/ for. ALS , DLC:GW . No...
1398To George Washington from Walter Steuart, 27 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
I Acknowledge the Recet of your Letter by Capt. Fields, Inclosing me a Blank Commission; but his being detain’d so long upon the Way to Fort Littleton, prevented my sending ane Express to Winchester, & I was told by Coll Bouquet that the day I got your Letter, you was to set off for Fort Cumberland —I Confess my self greatly Obliged to you for your kind offer, And agree with you in oppinion,...
1399To George Washington from Adam Stephen, 28 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
We arrived at this place on the 24th with 500 of the Pennsylvanians. Col. Bouquet designs a place of Some Strength hereabouts—From Shippensburg to Fort Loudon 22 miles[;] from that to F. Littleton extreamly bad Road hilly & Stony 20 miles[;] From that to Juniata where there is built a Small Stocado 18 miles[;] From that post to Raystown Camp 14 miles[.] The road from Loudon to Juniata worse by...
1400To George Washington from Jacob Hite, 29 June 1758 (Washington Papers)
As the Stationing Twenty of capt. Rutherfords men at Fort Loudoun Gives the Greatest uneasyness to the Inhabitants In General for Several Reasons First it being Contrarey to our Ingagements to the Men on Capt. Rutherfords behalf Secondly the Grate Incouragement we have by So Maney Active Men Rangeing on our Frontier Thirdly the Greate Dislike the Men have to be Stationed There and fourthly the...