2001From George Washington to Robert Stewart, 22 June 1756 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Robert Stewart, 22 June 1756. On 23 June 1756 Stewart wrote to GW: “I just recd yours of yesterday.”
200223 Wednesday. (Adams Papers)
Went with Mr. Thayer and Mrs. Willard, to Mr. Richardsons of Sutton.
2003Orders, 23 June 1756 (Washington Papers)
A Regimental Court martial to sit immediately for trial of the prisoners, confined on suspicion of desertion. If the Surgeon thinks corporal Wilson is yet able to bear the rest of his punishment, he is to receive it this Evening at Retreat Beating. The prisoners march to beat every morning at daybreak, instead of the Revillé: and the Workmen are immediately to repair to the Fort, where the...
2004To George Washington from Robert Stewart, 23 June 1756 (Washington Papers)
I just recd yours of yesterday by Rollines and upon Examination it appears that what he complain’d off to you are literally as follows Vizt. Amongst the other precautions I had taken to prevent Drunkeness and Irregularity which by Rollines’s means then became prevalent amongst the Soldiers here, I order’d the Officer of the Guard to visit the Tippling House every Night sometime after Tatoo...
200524 [–27] Thurdsday. Fryday. Saturday. Sunday. (Adams Papers)
Spent the Evening at the Colonels. Presumably the text of this entry pertains to the last day in the heading (Sunday, 27 June).
2006Orders, 24 June 1756 (Washington Papers)
LB , DLC:GW .
2007To George Washington from William Fleming, 24 June 1756 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from William Fleming, 24 June 1756. On 21 July 1756 GW wrote to Fleming and refers to “Yours of the 24th ultimo.”
2008Orders, 25 June 1756 (Washington Papers)
A Regimental court martial to sit immediately for trial of John Gale and Edward Bull. Colonel Washington has been pleased to remit corporal Wilsons punishment: and he is to be released. Henry Campbell, for Desertion, is to be shot on sunday morning at seven of the clock. James Kelly and John Hoggan, of the Virginia Regiment—Amos Bentley and William Evans, Draughts from the militia; being...
2009From George Washington to Robert Dinwiddie, 25 June 1756 (Washington Papers)
I doubt not but your Honour will be as much surprized, as I have been concerned and vexed at my stay here. When I left Williamsburgh, I did it with a design to proceed with the utmost expedition to Fort Cumberland. In order thereto, I arrived at Fredericksburgh to Dinner, the day after I left your Honour, at one o’clock; and gave the officer, posted at that place, a list of such tools as were...
2010From George Washington to Robert Dinwiddie, 25 June 1756 (Washington Papers)
I was in hope that by Garrisoning the Forts with part of the Militia, we should have been able to have mustered a greater number of Soldiers to work upon the Forts that are to be built: But I am under the greatest apprehensions, that all who are now up will desert: They go off in twenties—and all threaten to return, if they are not relieved in a very short time, or discharged. Many...
2011To George Washington from Peter Hog, 25 June 1756 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Peter Hog, 25 June 1756. On 21 July 1756 (first letter) GW wrote to Hog: “I received your several letters of the 14th 25th & 26th ultimo.”
2012Orders, 26 June 1756 (Washington Papers)
All the Officers—except Captain Peachy, Lieutenant Bullet, and Ensign McCarty; with all the Soldiers—except those who Captain Mercer shall chuse out of his own company—and Draughts, except those upon Captain Peachy’s Rolls: and the Smiths and Masons are to hold themselves in readiness to march to Fort Cumberland to-morrow. All the Soldiers and Draughts to attend the execution of Campbell...
2013George Mercer to Joshua Lewis, 26 June 1756 (Washington Papers)
It is Colonel Washingtons Orders that you send off all the Officers at Fredericksburgh to this place—except one Subaltern, whom you are to keep there in case more draughts should arrive. What Draughts are now with you, must be marched up by the Officers coming to this place. Lieutenant Lowry is the Subaltern who is to remain with you. I am &c. LB , DLC:GW . For the recruits being conducted to...
2014To George Washington from Peter Hog, 26 June 1756 (Washington Papers)
Refering to mine of the 14th Instant this Comes Express by Corporal Smith to Inform you that When I had Drawn up the Men on the parade to Acquaint them of the Arrival of their pay for 5 Mos., they all Exclaimed because their Cloaths were not Sent along with their pay; Saying they were Imposed on & Cheated out of their 2d. ⅌ day: that the sd Arrears of 2d. ⅌ day had run now almost 18 Months &...
2015Orders, 27 June 1756 (Washington Papers)
The Troops are not to march until to-morrow morning at six o’clock —They are to be served with five days provisions for their march—and to be served with Biscuit. The Commissary is to have the waggons loaded this Evening; and they are to apply to the Officer of the Guard, for Centries to be placed over them. The Officers must make out the Returns for Provisions, immediately. After Orders. A...
2016To George Washington from John McNeill, 27 June 1756 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from John McNeill, 27 June 1756. On 21 July 1756 GW wrote to McNeill: “I have yours of the 27th ultimo.”
201728 Monday. (Adams Papers)
28 Monday.
2018From Benjamin Franklin to Jane Mecom, 28 June 1756 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I received here your Letter of extravagant Thanks, which put me in mind of the Story of the Member of Parliament, who began one of his Speeches with saying, he thank’d God he was born and bred a Presbyterian; on which another took leave to observe, that the Gentleman must needs be of a most grateful Disposition, since he was thankful for such very small...
2019From Benjamin Franklin to William Parsons, 28 June 1756 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I received here your Favour of the 19th Instant, with a Copy of your Remarks in Reviewing the Forts, for which I am much obliged to you; and I hope the Governor and Commissioners will immediately take the necessary Measures to remedy every thing that you found amiss. I think you hazarded your self with too small Escorts, and am glad you got safe through. It...
2020Orders, 28 June 1756 (Washington Papers)
The Troops are not to march until to-morrow morning at five o’clock —It is expected that every thing will be in readiness at that time, that no further delays may happen. A Court of Enquiry, to consist of all the Captains in town and Subalterns, to sit immediately, to examine into the dispute between Adjutant Livingston and Commissary Rutherford—Ensign McCarty and Mr Paris: All Evidences to...
2021To George Washington from Thomas Walker, 30 June 1756 (Washington Papers)
As I am very unwell and our numbers decreasing here I propose going home tomorrow, & Shall go to Fredericksburg as soon as I am able to Settle my affairs there. I have given Mr Rutherford 216.17.8 in gold and paper which sum is as much or more than I had in my hands of the Publick money[.] when that is gone any sum may think proper to supply him with for the publick Service I will be...
2022From Benjamin Franklin to William Shirley, [July 1756] (Franklin Papers)
Drafts: American Philosophical Society Because of Franklin’s increasing involvement in the bitter political disputes in Pennsylvania during 1755–56, Thomas Penn, Governor Morris, and others tried to deprive him of his lucrative office of deputy postmaster general which he held at the Crown’s pleasure. Early in July 1756, he probably defended himself in a long letter (now lost) to his immediate...
2023To George Washington from Robert Dinwiddie, 1 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
Last Night I recd Yrs of the 25th Ulto —I am sorry for the Delay of the Waggon with the Tools, probably occasion’d by the badness of the Horses, but I hope e’er this they are with You. I approve of Your consulting at a Council of War in regard to building of Forts, which I fear will be attended with very great Delays from the small number of Men You have, & I think it will not be proper to...
2024To George Washington from William Fairfax, 1 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
I rec’d Yrs by a Messenger sent by Captn Hamilton who I observe acquainted You He came down from his Post in quest of 12. Men that had deserted, but did not I suppose let You know that He intendd home whither He is come as signified by his Letter without any Leave mentiond I have therefore ordered his imediate Return and to notifie to the Deserters who He probably knows that if They dont also...
2025From Benjamin Franklin to William Strahan, 2 July 1756 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston; duplicate: Yale University Library Being here, I take this Opportunity per the Packet Boat, to write you a Line, acknowledging the Receipt of your Favour of March 13. and of the Brevier Fount, which is come to Hand in good Order, and pleases Mr. Hall and me very much. I am much indebted to you for your Care in that matter, as well as many others....
2026From Benjamin Franklin to George Whitefield, 2 July 1756 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : The John Rylands Library, Manchester I received your Favour of the 24th. of February with great Pleasure, as it inform’d me of your Welfare, and express’d your continu’d Regard for me. I thank you for the Pamphlet you enclos’d to me. As we had just observ’d a Provincial Fast on the same Occasion, I thought it very seasonable to be publish’d in Pensilvania, and accordingly reprinted it...
2027To George Washington from Robert Stewart, 3 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
I recd your favours by Capt. Gist and agreeable thereto Capt. Bell, he, their Ensigns & Men Marches this day for Fort Cumberland Capt. Gist could not get ready sooner there now remains here only the Sick and my own Men, who till within these few days have been all well and are now turning Sick when the Duty is become hardest, theres 3 of them Sick 2 Lame and 1 Confin’d for Mutiny; I have sent...
2028Orders, 5 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
A General Court Martial, to consist of one Field Officer, four Captains, and eight Subalterns, to sit immediately, for trial of Lieutenant King for misconduct and neglect of Duty. Lieutenant Colonel Stephen, President—Mr Kirkpatrick—Judge-Advocate. The pay master is to apply to the several Officers commanding companies for pay-rolls for all the men, except the Draughts; that were paid off at...
2029Memorandum, 5 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
A General Court Martial Held at Fort Cumberland, July 5th 1756. Lieutenant Colonel Adam Stephen—President Captain Cocke Captain Bronaugh Captain Woodward LB , DLC:GW . This apparently incomplete entry is out of place in GW’s letter book, appearing after the After Orders of 6 July. See Orders, 5 July 1756 , and 6, 7, 8 July 1756 .
2030Orders, 6–8 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
The General Court martial, whereof Lieutenant Colonel Stephen was President, is dissolved. Colonel Washington has approved of the Sentence of the said Court—which was, that Lieutenant King had been guilty of Disobedience of Orders; and consequently of a Breach of the fifth article of the second section of War: But, in consideration of his inexperience, and this being the first Detachment he...
2031To George Washington from William Byrd, 8 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
The young Gentleman who will deliver you this Letter is the Associator I mention’d to you, when I had the Pleasure of seeing you in Williamsburgh, Shoud it be convenient for you, Sr, to give him some Commission in your Regiment, I don’t doubt but you will approve of him on Tryall. I wish for nothing more than an Opportunity to entertain you at Westover, for I assure you I am with very great...
2032Orders, 9–10 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
Morning Orders. Fort Cumberland [Md.] Friday, July 9th 1756. One Captain, two Subalterns, three Sergeants, and fifty rank and file—to parade immediately to scour well the woods around the Fort —The Captain to wait upon Colonel Washington for his Orders. The Troops are to be mustered by the Muster master at Gunfiring to-morrow morning. Colonel Washington orders Lieutenant-Colonel Stephen, and...
2033Council of War, 10 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
The President having informed the council that the General Assembly had resolved upon building a chain of Forts for the protection of the Frontiers—To begin at Henry Enocks’s, on Great Capecapon, and extend in the most convenient line to Mayo-river the building of which forts was not to exceed two thousand pounds —and as the fixing upon the places judiciously was a matter of great importance...
2034To George Washington from William Fairfax, 10 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
I receiv’d Yrs of the 22d ulto by Jenkins enclosing two Plans of the intended Fort You are erecting at Winchester but the Bastions of the different Plans appearing to vary in the Dimensions You have not distinguisht which is the One made Use of; however as I apprehend your Scale is feet I think either of Them well design’d and notwithstanding Colo. I—’s invidious Calling it a Citadel, will be...
2035Orders, 11 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
One Captain, two Subalterns, three Sergeants, and fifty rank and file to parade to-morrow morning at gun-firing—The Captain to wait on Colonel Washington for his orders. The Companies are to be completed to thirty-seven men each—The Officers commanding Companies, to give in a muster-roll of their men—specifying their names, age, size, country, trade, place of abode, when enlisted, and...
2036From Benjamin Franklin to Jane Mecom, 12 July 1756 (Franklin Papers)
MS not found; reprinted from Jared Sparks, ed., A Collection of the Familiar Letters and Miscellaneous Papers of Benjamin Franklin (Boston, 1833), pp. 43–4. I am still here, waiting the arrival of Lord Loudoun. I received yours of the 5th instant, and shall forward the letter to Benny. I would not have you grieve about the affair; perhaps all is for the best. When I get home, I shall send you...
2037Orders, 12 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
Lieutenant William Stark having resigned his Commission in the Virginia Regiment—Ensign Buckner is promoted to his place. Messieurs James Duncanson, Jethro Sumner, Henry Russell, and Griffinpert, are appointed Ensigns in the Virginia Regiment. Mr John Hamilton, Sergeant-Major, is appointed Quarter-master to the said Regiment, in the room of Quarter-master Bucker, who has resigned. A Return is...
2038To George Washington from Robert Dinwiddie, 12 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
At the Desire & Request of Colo. Wm Byrd I recommend the Bearer Mr Henry Timberlake to Your Favour & Countenance he has great Inclinations to serve in Your Regiment & I hope his Spirit & Behavior may recommend him to Preferment, in proper Course upon any Vacancy. I have Acct that a number of French & Indians have invaded Augusta & committed horrid Murders &ca as usual I have order’d out Part...
2039Orders, 13 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
Officers commanding Companies to examine their mens arms, ammunition, &c. and see they are in good order: That each man has one good spare flint; and that their flints be fixed in with lead, as it will preserve them much. Those who go on command to the South-Branch are to take with them a barrel , or as many as will complete each man to ten. Several men since Colonel Washington came here have...
2040From George Washington to Thomas Waggener, 13 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
The companies of the Virginia Regiment are completed to an equal number, except yours, which, through mistake of the Returns, is not. But as I expect more men every minute, you shall be immediately completed. As you have on command with you several men of other companies; the officers have received orders to apply to you for them; and you must deliver them up. I desire you will send James...
2041From George Washington to Thomas Waggener, 13 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
As the Assembly voted a chain of Forts to be built on the Frontiers for the protection of the inhabitants; and by a council of war held here the 10th instant, it is resolved, that Forts be built on the Main branch, to extend in the most convenient and best line from your upper fort to the head of Jacksons River, and from thence down to Captain Hoggs’ Fort, on the same river—You are to set...
2042From George Washington to Robert McKenzie, 13 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
You are to proceed with your Company to the Fort, now commanded by Captain William Cox; and take the command of it until the Militia at Pearsalls, &c. are discharged—which will be as soon as Harvest is over. You must then remove to Pearsalls Fort, and take the command there: During your stay at Cox’s, you must escort all Waggons, Expresses, &c. going up as far as Ashby’s, and coming down, to...
2043From George Washington to Thomas Cocke, 13 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
You are, with the men under your command, to escort the Waggons sent with you, to Pearsalls Fort; and so soon as you arrive there, inform Captain Baylis it is ordered, that he send a party of the Militia to guard them to Edwards Fort; where Ensign Milner will receive them and conduct them to Winchester. You must see, as soon as possible after your arrival at Pearsalls, to procure waggons to...
2044Memorandum, 13 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
Memorandum— Wrote to Captains Hamilton, Minor, Baylis, Fields; and to Lieutenant Neugent—that the Governour has ordered them and their men to be discharged as soon as the harvest is cut and secured: and ordered them to march through Winchester, to leave the arms, &c. belonging to the country. LB , DLC:GW . If GW did issue these orders to the militia officers on 13 July, they have not been...
2045To George Washington from Thomas, Lord Fairfax, 13 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
Coll Lee having applyed to me for orders for a further Draft of his Militia, to make up the Number of Men, who have deserted, as he has receivd orders from the Governor to follow my Orders; I humbly conceive Coll Martin & I have nothing to do with the destination of the Militia of the lower parts but that they are intirely taken out of our hands; I have therefore desired Major Baylis to wait...
2046Orders, 14 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
Morning Orders. One Captain, two Subalterns, three Sergeants, and forty-five privates, to parade immediately. The Captain will receive his orders from Colonel Washington. As it will be inconvenient for some of the Officers to get the receipts from the men at the time of receiving their pay—Colonel Washington informs them, that if they remit their receipts always at receiving the next months...
2047Orders, 18–21 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
All the Officers in town are to hold themselves in readiness to join their respective companies, and to march the day after to-morrow. The Officers who are to march to-morrow, are to take with them all the men properly belonging to their own companies, except those who are employed on the public works. The men that will come from Conogochieg to day are to march to-morrow to join their...
2048[July 1756] (Adams Papers)
Sat out for Boston. Borrowed the Idea of a Patriot King of Ned. Quincy. Rode to Cambridge. Lodgd. Rode the next morning to Worcester. Edmund Quincy (1733–1768) , son of the first Josiah Quincy; Harvard 1752. Bolingbroke’s Idea of a Patriot King was first published in 1749. Eliot and Trumble lodged here with me. Kept School.—I am now entering on another Year, and I am resolved not to neglect my...
2049July. 1756. 19. Monday. (Adams Papers)
Sat out for Boston. Borrowed the Idea of a Patriot King of Ned. Quincy. Rode to Cambridge. Lodgd. Rode the next morning to Worcester. Edmund Quincy (1733–1768) , son of the first Josiah Quincy; Harvard 1752. Bolingbroke’s Idea of a Patriot King was first published in 1749.
205020 Tuesday. (Adams Papers)
Eliot and Trumble lodged here with me.