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.
205121 Wednesday. (Adams Papers)
Kept School.—I am now entering on another Year, and I am resolved not to neglect my Time as I did last Year. I am resolved to rise with the Sun and to study the Scriptures, on Thurdsday, Fryday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings, and to study some Latin author the other 3 mornings. Noons and Nights I intend to read English Authors. This is my fixt Determination, and I will set down every neglect...
2052From George Washington to Peter Hog, 21 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
I received your several letters of the 14th 25th & 26th ultimo, and that of the 3d of February, enclosing the pay-rolls. Major Lewis, as I before wrote you, received money to pay off the arrears of his company; and you must settle with him. Those of your former company have been paid off here, long since per the paymaster, who will, if you draw upon him for your own (and can make it appear...
2053Enclosure: List of Tools, 21 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
List of Tools intended for Capt. Hogg Sent Wanting Fifty narrow axes 50 Twelve broad ditto 6 6 Six cross-cut saws 6 } with sets of Files Four whip ditto 3 1 Six Hand-saws 6 Six Spades 6 Six Shovels
2054From George Washington to Peter Hog, 21 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
As The Assembly has voted a chain of Forts to be built on the Frontiers, The Governor has orderd out the Militia of Augusta to asist you in erecting them, and it was determin’d in a Councill of War held at Fort Cumberland, agreable to the Governors orders that you shoud have the care of constructg them—“And that you shoud receive directions to Build at or about 20, or 30 miles distance, as the...
2055From George Washington to John McNeill, 21 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
I have yours of the 27th ultimo: and in answer, you will observe, that the few men enlisted by the Captains, and the small number now in the Regiment, has much displeased the Governour: So that he has lessened the number of Captains and ordered that the Field Officers should have each a Company: which retards your promotion something longer, until the Majors be established by him. However, you...
2056From George Washington to William Fleming, 21 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
Yours of the 24th ultimo—With regard to your and Captain Bells Accompts, I did not chuse to concern, but ordered it to the arbitration of six Captains; who have awarded fifteen pounds in favour of Captain Bell; as you will see by the original enclosed. The reason of this award, was your not complying with Captain Bells orders, to be at Albemarle-Court-House on the day appointed: by which...
2057From George Washington to William Baylis, 21 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
You are to use your utmost endeavours with the men under your command, to gather in all the Harvest on the Plantations abandoned by the Inhabitants, and secure it in the best manner you can. You are also to assist the inhabitants about you all you can in collecting their harvest; and guard them while they are about it. Let Captain Hamilton, and the rest of the Officers of the Militia, know the...
2058Memorandum, 21 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
Thomas Easly, a Draught from Amelia-County, was discharged; being in a desponding state of health—and having provided an able-bodied man to serve in his room in the Regiment. Joseph Bell, Draught from Dinwiddie-County, and Christopher Smith, from Gloucester-County, are both discharged; being sick, and unfit for Duty. LB , DLC:GW .
2059From George Washington to Thomas Waggener, 21 July 1756 (Washington Papers)
I now enclose you the plans promised in my last; which if you observe, you can not possibly err. The one shews the Ground-work or foundation of the Fort—The other , the Houses and conveniences therein: with such plain and easy directions for constructing these Buildings, that you cannot mistake the design. You will also receive by Ensign Smith men, to make your company equal to the rest. I...
2060To George Washington from Robert Stewart, 21 July 1756 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from Robert Stewart, 21 July 1756. On 22 July 1756 GW wrote to Stewart: “This instant I received yours of yesterdays date.”