1861From George Washington to Henry Peyton, 12 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
You are desired with the Detachment under your command, to proceed (on your arrival at the mouth...
1862From George Washington to Adam Stephen, 12 May 1756 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Adam Stephen, 12 May 1756. On 19 May 1756 Stephen wrote to GW : “I reced...
1863To George Washington from William Fairfax, 13–14 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
I had the Pleasure to receive Yrs of the 11th inst. by Bryan Fx who I find is so well pleasd with...
186412 [i.e. 13] Thurdsday. (Adams Papers)
Spent the Evening with Mr. Swan at home.
1865Memorandum respecting the Militia, 13 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
May 13th An express came from Colo. Peyton informg that a Sergt & 14 Men deserted last Night from...
1866Orders, 13 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
Colonel Washington has heard that the Soldiers are uneasy about their Pay—He takes this method to...
1867From George Washington to Thomas Newgent, 13 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
You are hereby Ordered, with the Detachment under your command, to proceed to join Colonel Henry...
1868Orders, 13 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
Nathaniel Giles, James Joyce, and Edward Chatham, enlisted by Captain Christopher Gist—Philip...
1869Council of War, 14–15 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
At a Council of War, Held at Winchester, the 14th day of May, 1756; for considering and...
187013 [i.e. 14]. Friday. (Adams Papers)
Drank Tea at the Colonels.—Not one new Idea this Week.
1871Pennsylvania Assembly: Reply to the Governor, 14 May 1756 (Franklin Papers)
Printed in Votes and Proceedings of the House of Representatives , 1755–1756 (Philadelphia,...
1872Memorandum respecting the Militia, 14 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
May 14th The Orange Militia under Colo. Talliaferro consistg of 2 Field Officer’s 2 Captns 4...
1873Orders, 14 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
As Colonel Washington has received some advices from Conogochieg; which render the march of the...
1874To George Washington from Peter Hog, 14 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
On Saturday the 9th Instant I rec’d advice that the Tract of 7 Indians had been discovered at the...
187514 [i.e. 15]. Saturday. (Adams Papers)
A lovely Day. Soft vernal Showers. Exercise invigorates, and enlivens all the Faculties of Body...
1876Provincial Commissioners to Robert Hunter Morris, 15 May 1756 (Franklin Papers)
LS : Yale University Library We are honoured with your several Letters of the 5th. 7th. 8th. 9th....
1877Memorandum respecting the Militia, 15 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
May 15th The Council being finis⟨hd⟩ the aforesd Number of Men were ordd to be draughted, & the...
1878Orders, 15 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
A Court Martial to sit immediately for Trial of Thomas Hicks. James Clarke, who has accused Aaron...
1879George Mercer to Thomas Walker, 15 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
You are to receive into the Stores, all the Public arms which are now in the possession of the...
1880Orders for the Militia, 15 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
Orders for the Militia. The commanding Officers of the Militia left at this place, are to order...
188115 [i.e. 16]. Sunday. (Adams Papers)
A pleasant morning. The Week past was Court week. I was interrupted by Company, and the noisy...
1882Memorandum respecting the Militia, 16 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
May 16th The Cg Officers of each Militia (Culpeper excepted) reportd that severals of their Men...
1883Orders, 16 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
A Court Martial to sit immediately, for trial of Richard Madden. The commanding Officers of the...
1884George Mercer to Thomas Walker, 16 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
As the Militia of the several Counties will march to-morrow morning; Colonel Washington desires...
1885From George Washington to Nicholas Minor, 16 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
You are immediately, upon receipt of this, with the men under your command, to march to...
1886From George Washington to Thomas Waggener, 16 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
A party of the militia of Stafford, is ordered to Harnesses Fort; and will march to-morrow: as...
1887From George Washington to Henry Peyton, 16 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
The Detachment from King-George, under Lieutenant Newgent, is to be stationed at Ashby’s Fort;...
1888From George Washington to Zachary Lewis, Jr., 16 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
You are hereby ordered to proceed with the Detachment under your command, to Captain Ashby’s...
1889From George Washington to John Field, 16 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
You are hereby ordered to proceed with the Detachment under your command, to the Upper Fort, on...
1890Memorandum, 16 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
A copy of the above Instructions was given to Lieutenant Hedgman, of the Stafford Militia; only...
1891From George Washington to William Woodford, 16 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
You are hereby ordered to proceed with the Detachment under your command to the mouth of...
1892Memoranda, 16 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
A copy of the foregoing Instructions was given to Lieutenant Thomas, of the Orange Militia; only...
189316 [i.e. 17] Monday. (Adams Papers)
The Elephant and the Lion, when their Strength is directed and applyd by Man, can exert a...
1894Memorandum respecting the Militia, 17 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
May 17th Some time last Night an express from the So. Branch arrivd with letter’s from Ashbys...
1895Orders, 17 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
A court martial to sit immediately for trial of Ezekiel Richardson. LB , DLC:GW . In the summer...
1896From George Washington to John Field, 17 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
You are hereby ordered to proceed with the utmost expedition to Job Pearsalls on the...
1897From George Washington to Nicholas Minor, 17 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
I would have you remain at Kirkendalls with your party until Colonel Peytons return to the...
1898From George Washington to Henry Peyton, 17 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
I had yours last night; and observe your dangers from the Indians about the Neighbourhood. I...
1899From George Washington to James Hamilton, 17 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
Yours last night —Let nothing put you off your guard, and be prepared for the worst alarms. I...
1900After Orders, 17 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
After Orders. Lieutenant Thomas, with the Orange Militia, is ordered to Lieutenant Hedgmans post,...
1901To George Washington from Peter Hog, 17 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
I forgott to Mention in mine of the 14th a Supply of money from the Comisy to pay for Corn, and...
190217 [i.e. 18] Tuesday. (Adams Papers)
17 i.e. 18 Tuesday.
1903Rise of the Late War, [18 May 1756] (Franklin Papers)
Ad: American Philosophical Society When and for what purpose Franklin prepared this brief...
1904Memorandum respecting the Militia, 18 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
May 18th last Night Mr Bullet the Officer who I had sent out returnd with 14 of the deserters who...
1905Orders, 18 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
A General court martial, to consist of four Captains and five Subalterns, to sit immediately for...
1906Court-Martial, 18 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
At a General Court Martial Held at Winchester, the 18th day of May, 1756. Captain Henry Woodward,...
1907After Orders, 18 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
After Orders. The General Court Martial, whereof Captain Woodward was President, is...
1908Evening Orders, 18 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
Evening Orders. The Officers who remain in town, if they have advanced any necessaries to the...
1909From George Washington to Alexander Boyd, 18 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
You was informed of the insufficiency of your Accompts before the Committee and desired to make...
1910From George Washington to Adam Stephen, 18 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
When I wrote to you last, I expected to have been at Fort Cumberland ere this; but the...