2801From George Washington to Beverley Robinson, 6 April 1758 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Beverley Robinson, 6 April 1758. On 21 May 1758 Robinson wrote to GW : “I Received . . . yours of the 6th.”
2802To George Washington from John St. Clair, 7 April 1758 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from John St. Clair, 7 April 1758. On 12 April 1758 GW wrote to St. Clair : “Your favour of the 7th from Philadelphia I had the pleasure to receive this Evening.”
2803From George Washington to John Blair, 9 April 1758 (Washington Papers)
To The President [Fort Loudoun, 9 April 1758 ] Honble Sir, Since my last of the 2d instant, nothing remarkable has occurred: But, having an opportunity, by the Sheriff of this County, I enclose your Honor returns of the Regiment for the months of January and February. Those for March , are not yet come to hand from the several out-posts; for want of which a general return can not be made....
2804To George Washington from John Blair, 9 April 1758 (Washington Papers)
Friday afternoon I received yours of the Second Instant, with a Letter from Governor Denny and the Speech of the Indian King, as also Captain Bullets Letters, and the Proceedings of Officers Held at Fort Loudoun, which I laid before the Council next Morning, who concur in the opinion of the Officers above for the Reason by them given, and for the certain Intelligence that has Lately been...
2805From George Washington to John Stanwix, 10 April 1758 (Washington Papers)
To Brigadier-General Stanwix Dear Sir, Ft L[oudoun] April 10th 1758. Pe[r]mit me, at the same time I congratulate you (which I most sincerely do) upon the promotion you have met with, and justly merited; to express my Concern at the prospect of parting with you. I can truly say, it is a matter of no small regret to me! and that I shou’d have thought myself happy in serving this campaign under...
2806To George Washington from James Baker, 10 April 1758 (Washington Papers)
Yesterday in the afternoon as Mr Miller & 2 or 3 Countrymen more was riding from hear to Jenkins’s about 4 Miles from this, they were fired at by Cocks & Lane who was lying under the fence, the Countrymen came in on a full gallop and inform’d me that they were fired on by some Indians. I immediately sent out Lieut. Weedon with a Command of Men who followed their Tracts ’till dark, returning...
2807From John Adams to John Wentworth, 12 April 1758 (Adams Papers)
Te Deum &c., I have resigned my school, I have almost recovered my Health, I have received a letter from my Friend, and am scarce able to say it is the kindest Smile of Heaven. But dear Jack I will tell you the Truth for once which our Tribe you know is not very apt to do—when I first read your Letter I resolved very nearly to drop the correspondence. My Vanity could not bear to be feasted...
2808From George Washington to John St. Clair, 12 April 1758 (Washington Papers)
Your favour of the 7th from Philadelphia I had the pleasure to receive this Evening. It gave the Officers here present and myself, a very sensible pleasure to find your Sentiments corrispond with ours on the measures taken with the Cherokee Indians. and we are not less pleasd to find you determind to Interest yourself for the well ordering of these Important matters; on the good regulation of...
2809From George Washington to Francis Halkett, 12 April 1758 (Washington Papers)
To Major Halkett— My dear Halkett. Ft Loud[oun] 12th Aprl 1758. Are we to have you once more among us? and shall we revisit, together, a hapless spot, that proved so fatal to so many of our (former) brave companions? Yes! and I rejoice at it; hoping it will now be in our power to testify a just abhorrence of the cruel Butcheries exercised on our friends, in the unfortunate Day of Genl...
2810From George Washington to Thomas Gage, 12 April 1758 (Washington Papers)
To The Honble Thomas Gage Dear Sir, Ft Loudoun, 12th Aprl 1758. With a great deal of sincerity I thank you, for the notice you have been pleased to take of Mr Hall. And, if possible, I more sincerely congratulate you upon the promotion you have justly met with, yourself. I wou’d now, altho’ I think modesty will scarcely permit me to ask it, beg the favour of you to mention me to Genl Forbes...
2811John St. Clair to Thomas Bullitt, 13 April 1758 (Washington Papers)
Last night I received an Order from Brigadier Genl Forbes, to purchase some Match coats and all the light Arms I could get at this Place, to Equip the Indians that are at Winchester, which I shall send from hence to morrow⟨.⟩ I have sent Mr Gist £300 Virginia Currency to Supply them with any thing that he may find in Virginia—You may acquaint them that nothing in our power shall be wanting to...
2812To George Washington from Beverley Robinson, 16 April 1758 (Washington Papers)
Your favour of the 5th Instant came to hand last Night by the post. Inclosing a Letter for Mr Richd Washington in London, which shall be taken care of & forwarded by the Earl of Halifax Packet, Capt. Rand who it is imagined will sail soon. The york Bill you Inclosed will over pay the postage of your Letter there being no Charge paid on Letters sent from this by the Packets to England, so that...
2813From George Washington to John Blair, 17 April 1758 (Washington Papers)
To the President. Honble Sir. Fort Loud[oun] the 17th Aprl 1758. An unlucky, but unavoidable accident happened in the neighbourhood of Pattersons fort the other day. The Proceedings of an examining Court of Officers on that occasion (which are herewith sent) will bring your Honor acquainted with the circumstances. I caused a very strict enquiry to be made into the conduct of Mr Chew, that...
2814From George Washington to John St. Clair, 18 April 1758 (Washington Papers)
Sir John St Clair. Sir. Ft L[oudou]n the 18th April, 1758. Your letter of the 13th, addressed to Capt. Bullett, came to my hands about an hour ago. I have not words to express the great pleasure I feel, at finding General Forbes and yourself so heartily disposed to please the Indians, who are our steady friends, and valuable allies. Mr Gist will send you a return of the number of Indians who...
2815From George Washington to John Ballendine, 18 April 1758 (Washington Papers)
Mr John Ballendine. Sir. Ft Loudoun, the 18th of April, 1758. We are in great and immediate want of Iron, of the following dimensions; vizt Two ton, of one-inch, square bars— One ton, of three-inch broad, and half an inch thick, ditto. Be pleased, therefore, to send the whole , or part thereof to this place, without delay. Dispatch in this , will encourage me to contract with you for iron on...
2816To George Washington from John Blair, 19 April 1758 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from John Blair, 19 April 1758. On 24 April GW wrote to Blair : “Your letter of the 19th instant . . . was delivered me to-day.”
2817To Benjamin Franklin from Richard Partridge: Receipt, 20 April 1758 (Franklin Papers)
DS : Historical Society of Pennsylvania Receiv’d of Benjamin Franklin, Esqr; the Sum of Forty Pounds, to be accounted for to the Province of Pennsylvania. [ Endorsed ] April 20, 1758 N. 82 Mr Partridge’s Receipt, £40 for the Province 1758. BF recorded in his accounts that the £40 was “to be employ’d in Feeing Council and other Expences on Smith’s Petition.” “Account of Expences,” p. 14; PMHB ,...
2818To George Washington from John St. Clair, 20 April 1758 (Washington Papers)
I received your agreeable Letter of the 12th by the return of the Express I sent to Winchester, it was very acceptable News to General Forbes, Major Halkett and my self to hear you was so well as to be able to make the Campaign with us. This Letter goes by one Riker, I have not time to write to you so fully as I woud choose, but Mr Rutherford is here I shall write to you more fully he sets out...
2819From Benjamin Franklin to Joshua Sharpe, 21 April 1758 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Boston Public Library I approve very much of engaging Dr. Hay. I know not whether he will chuse to appear for us before the Attorney and Sollicitor General, but before the Committee of Council perhaps he may have no Objection. If the Constitution of the Province is to be attack’d, as you intimate, the Cause is of so much greater Weight. If the Privileges of a single Englishman are of...
2820From George Washington to Andrew Lewis, 21 April 1758 (Washington Papers)
To Major Lewis— Sir, Fort L[oudou]n April 21st 1758. I do not yet know, whether any of the Levies raised by the newly appointed Officers, in consequence of the late act of Assembly, will fall to our share; and as we want about 130 men to complete the virginia Regiment; I earnestly recommend, that you will use the most efficacious means in your power to recruit your quota in Augusta, and its...
2821To George Washington from Adam Stephen, 22 April 1758 (Washington Papers)
I am this moment arrived, and find your orders to march, which shall be Complyd with; tho’ The President gave directions for refreshing the men and Paying them off here —As soon as the men are on their March I will come on, and hope the pleasure of Seeing you thursday night; in the mean time; I am with Respect, Sir, your most Obt Hube Sert ALS , DLC:GW . Lt. Col. Adam Stephen and Capt. George...
2822From George Washington to William Henry Fairfax, 23 April 1758 (Washington Papers)
I shoud have been greatly puzzled to have found an excuse for my silence if I had ever receivd any of those many favours Captn Stewart tells me you were kind enough to intend for me. I assure you Sir, no pleasure woud greatly have exceeded that arising from the receipt of your Letters but I never had the satisfaction of getting more than one, and that just containd an Account of your Reception...
2823From George Washington to John Forbes, 23 April 1758 (Washington Papers)
Permit me to return you my sincere, and hearty thanks for the honour you were pleasd to do me in a Letter to Mr President Blair; and to assure you, that to merit a continuance of the good opinion you seem to entertain of me, shall be one of my Principal Studies; for I have now no ambition that is higher, and it is the greatest reward I expect for my Services in the Ensuing Campaigne. It gives...
2824To Benjamin Franklin from David Hall, 24 April 1758 (Franklin Papers)
Letterbook copy: American Philosophical Society Yours of December the 9th. I receiv’d per the Packet, by which was glad to hear of your Recovery. I am sorry you can get no good Hand to send over, and bad ones are not worth having. I have sent Mr. Strahan by this opportunity a Bill of Exchange, out of which he will pay you One Hundred Pounds, which makes the Eighth Hundred sent you since you...
2825Robert Charles: Rights and Privileges of the Pennsylvania Assembly; and Richard Jackson: Answers to Questions Asked, 24 … (Franklin Papers)
MS : American Philosophical Society Perhaps stimulated by the sweeping attack on the privileges of the Pennsylvania Assembly made by proprietary lawyers at the April 20th hearing on William Smith’s petition, Franklin requested Robert Charles to prepare extracts from the charters and laws of Pennsylvania setting forth the powers and privileges of its Assembly, to summarize the usages and rights...
2826To Benjamin Franklin from Richard Jackson: Private Sentiments and Advice on Pennsylvania Affairs, [24 April 1758] (Franklin Papers)
Copy: Yale University Library Copy, of private Sentiments and Advice on Pensilvania Affairs from R. J. Esqr. to B F. I have considered the Royal Grant of Charles the 2d. to William Penn, the Charter of Privileges granted by him to the Province of Pennsylvania, and the present Constitution of that Province as it actually subsists, as well as the particular Disputes between the Proprietary and...
2827From George Washington to John Blair, 24 April 1758 (Washington Papers)
To The President. [Fort Loudoun, 24 April 1758 ] Honble Sir, Your letter of the 19th instant, intended to come by Colo. Stephen, was delivered me to-day, about noon, by Express. As there are several matters contained in it of an interesting nature, I chose to be aided in my determinations, by the advice of my Officers; and have enclosed, your Honor their, and my opinion on the several heads. I...
2828Council of War, 24 April 1758 (Washington Papers)
The Proceedings of a Council of Officers held at Fort Loudoun April 24th 1758 to consider whether it was most for the Interest of the Service or whether it was practicable to comply with the Instructions contain’d in a Letter from the President of Virginia to Colo. Washington. Officers Present Colo. George Washington President Members Capt. Lieut. Bullett Lieut. Campbell Lieut. King Lieut....
2829From George Washington to Adam Stephen, 24 April 1758 (Washington Papers)
To Lt Colonel Stephen. Sir [Fort Loudoun] April 24th 1758. I have this instant, and not before, received Orders from the President to complete the Regiment under my command. But, as no money is yet come for that salutary purpose, I am at a loss how to act. However, that no time may be lost, or blame laid at my door ; I desire that you will send as many officers on this Service as can be spared...
2830From George Washington to Thomas Waggener, 25 April 1758 (Washington Papers)
Capt. Waggener Sir: Fort Loudoun, the 25th of April, 1758. I received Orders yesterday from the President, to direct the Captains of the Virginia Regiment to complete their companies, with all possible expedition, to 1,00 Rank & File. Ten pounds, bounty-money, are to be allowed to each recruit; the Officers (reasonable) Expences borne, and the men so enlisted, to be discharged, the first day...
2831From George Washington to John Blair, 26 April 1758 (Washington Papers)
To The President of Virginia [Fort Loudoun, 26 April 1758 ] Honble Sir, Having wrote fully to your Honor on the 24th past, I have little to offer at this time[.] I then thought to have sent an Officer for money, but all of them that can be spared from the several Garrisons, must be employed in recruiting. I have therefore ordered Mr Gist, a volunteer in my Regiment, to wait upon your Honor for...
2832From George Washington to Andrew Lewis, 26 April 1758 (Washington Papers)
To Major Lewis. Sir. [Fort Loudoun] April 26th 1758. I have this instant and not before, received the Presidents orders to direct the Captains of the 1st Virginia Regimt to compleat their Companies with all possible expedition, to 1,00 Rank & file each. The enclosed is a copy of the Instructions which I have given the Officers sent out from this place. You may give the same to yours; with this...
2833From George Washington to Thomas Gist, 26 April 1758 (Washington Papers)
To Mr Thomas Gist—Cadet [Fort Loudoun, 26 April 1758 ] Sir. You are forthwith to set out for Williamsburgh, and make all possible dispatch to that place. When you arrive there, wait on the Honble the President with my letter, and these Instructions: and take his directions what further to do. If you should be charged with a sum of money to bring to this place, take particular care of it, and...
2834Documents on the Hearing of William Smith’s Petition, [27 April 1758] (Franklin Papers)
I. Copy: Penn Papers, Historical Society of Pennsylvania. II. MS : Boston Public Library. III. AD : Historical Society of Pennsylvania (in Franklin’s hand except as noted). IV. AD : New York Public Library. V. Copy: New York Public Library. Following the imprisonment of the Rev. William Smith upon a writ of the Pennsylvania Assembly, and his “trial” before it for alleged contempt, he addressed...
2835From George Washington to Beverley Robinson, 27 April 1758 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Beverley Robinson, 27 April 1758. On 21 May Robinson wrote to GW : “Yours of the 27th Apr. I Received.”
2836From George Washington to John St. Clair, 27 April 1758 (Washington Papers)
The Post calling suddenly upon me, only allows time to acknowledge the receipt of your obliging favour by Rinker: and to inform you, that I did on the 24th Instt receive the Presidents Orders to observe any directions you might be pleasd to honour me with: also to tell you, that the two Companies of the Virginia Regiment from Carolina are at Fredericksburg, and expected here in a day or two. I...
2837To George Washington from Thomas Basset, 27 April 1758 (Washington Papers)
I am sent here by Sr John St Clair to repair the Roads &c. on both Sides of the Potowmack; to forward which Service he told me he had ordered 200 of the Virginia Troops to take Post at Enoch’s: whenever this is done you’ll please to let me know & I shall be ready to attend them. Lieut. Shelby, who is employd to buy Forrage, has contracted for some Oats & Indian Corn to be delivered at Capt....
2838From Benjamin Franklin to Thomas Hubbard, 28 April 1758 (Franklin Papers)
Copy: Harvard College Library In persuance of Mr. Winthrop’s memorandum, which I lately rece’d from you, thro’ the hands of Mr. Mico, I have procured and delivered to him the following things, viz. A Mahogany Case lined with lead containing 35 Square Glass Bottles, in 5 Rows, 7 in a Row. A Glass Globe of the same Size and kind with that I used at Philadelphia and Mounted in the same manner. A...
2839To Benjamin Franklin from Isaac Norris, 29 April 1758 (Franklin Papers)
Letterbook copy: Historical Society of Pennsylvania The Assembly being fully Convinced by the Experence of the last year; that our forces, were, at a Great Expence Suffered to lye Ide [Idle] on the frontiers, and managed in such manner as to be of very little Service had Resolved to reduce Their Numbers to Seven Hundred Men; Till Lord Loudoun made his Requisition from This Province and the...
2840To George Washington from Thomas Waggener, 30 April 1758 (Washington Papers)
I should have comply’d with your orders in Sending an officer or two Recruiting, but it’s Imposible to do It without leaveing some of the Forts without an officer, There’s Not two at any place but this & Capt. McKenzies. I recd a Letter From Mr Boyd who inform’d me, it was yr orders for an officer From Each company to come Down for the pay, which accordingly I have sent. Capt. McKenzie...
2841From George Washington to John St. Clair, 1 May 1758 (Washington Papers)
The Inclosd came to my hand about five days ago by Express from Fredericksburg, but as it was addressd to you at this place, and I had hopes of seeing you here very shortly I shoud have detaind it till your arrival, had not Mr Rutherford told me you might make some Stay at Lancaster and desird all Letters might be directed to you at that place. Nothing particular has occurrd since my last, I...
2842From George Washington to David Franks, 1 May 1758 (Washington Papers)
To David Franks Esquire [Fort Loudoun, 1 May 1758 ] Sir: I shall be much obliged, if You would provide for me, and send immediately to this place, by the Bearers waggon, the following articles: vizt As much green half-thicks’s, as will make indian-leggings for 1,000 men: if green can not be had, get white; if there is not enough of that, then get any other colour. Two proper English...
2843To George Washington from John Blair, 2 May 1758 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from John Blair, 2 May 1758. On 4–10 May GW wrote to Blair : “After due deliberation on your Honors letter of the 2d.”
2844To George Washington from John Blair, 3 May 1758 (Washington Papers)
Col. Tayloe, Col. Lee & Col. Geo. Mason have strongly recommend to me Mr French Mason, the Bearer, for an Ensigns Commission in your Regiment, which the late Promotions they hope will make room for, after your Volunteers. They assure me he is a young fellow of Integrity & Spirit, & has a small Fortune that might well support him in no despicable way; so it is not necessity, but a Zeal for his...
2845From George Washington to John Blair, 4–10 May 1758 (Washington Papers)
To The President Honble Sir Ft L[oudou]n the 4[–10]th May, 1758. The enclosed letter from Capt. Waggener, will inform your Honor of a very unfortunate affair. From the best accounts I have yet been able to get, there are about 60 persons killed and missing. Immediately upon receiving this Intelligence, I sent out a Detachment of the Regiment, and some Indians that were equipped for war, in...
2846Court of Inquiry, 4–8 May 1758 (Washington Papers)
The Reasons given by Capt. Robt McKenzie and Ensign Woodford for acquainting Capt. Thomas Waggener that they would not Rank with Lieut. Peter Steenbergen of the Virginia Regiment under the Command of George Washington Esqr. In Presence of Lieut. Colo. Stephen Lieutenants Stewart Campbell Buckner Hubbard Smith Roy Ensign Duncanson Ensign Woodford assigns the following Reasons for Refusing to...
2847From George Washington to Thomas Basset, 4 May 1758 (Washington Papers)
To Mr T. Basset—Engineer. Sir Fort L[oudou]n May 4th 1758. Your letter of the 27th ultimo came to my hands only last night. I have received no Orders yet for marching 2,00 men to Enoch’s; when I do, you shall be informed thereof. I am Sir, Your most obedient, humble Servant, LB , DLC:GW .
2848From George Washington to John St. Clair, 4 May 1758 (Washington Papers)
I have now had an oppertunity of Examining Ucahula, an Indian Warrior that brought in the Scalps mentiond in my last. His acct is nearly the following. That about the first of last Month Lieutt Gist with 6 Soldiers and 30 Indians left the South Branch of Potomack River, and after a tedious March (occasiond by deep Snows on the Mountains) they got upon the Waters of Monongahela, where Mr Gist...
2849To George Washington from Francis Halkett, 4 May 1758 (Washington Papers)
General Forbes haveing information, that a party of our Cataubas are just return’d to Winchester, from a Scout to the Ohio, and have brought in with them several Prisoners, and Scalps—as the General is extreamly desirous of knowing the condition of Fort Duquesne, & the situation of the Enemys strength in these parts, he has order’d me to acquaint you, that if the Intilligence the Prisoners...
2850To George Washington from Warner Lewis, 5 May 1758 (Washington Papers)
The Bearer Mr Charles Tomkies an officer in Colo. Byrds Regiment will deliver you this, and shall be obliged to you for any thing wherein you can be serviceable to him, not dobting your readiness to oblige me in a thing of this sort, I have taken upon me to recommend him to you as a Gentleman of worth & particular friend of mine. I heartily wish you success, & may all happiness attend you. I...