Manuscript/Mixed Material George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 6, June 14, 1758 - Sept. 12, 1758
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The Bouquet Letterbook July 14 - September 12, 1758, Title Page- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 2 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 6, June 14, 1758 - ...- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to John St. Clair, June 14, 1758 *To SIR JOHN ST. CLAIR Fort Loudoun, June 14, 1758. Dear Sir: I found upon my return to this place, last Night, the Letters Inclos'd. I shou'd hardly have opened them, notwithstanding...- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 4 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 6, June 14, 1758 - ... Bayonets when the Maryland Arms are returned; and there is not a possibility of my supplying Byrds Regiment with Cartooch Boxes, as the Arms which Mr. Henry is repairing are entirely without...- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 5 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 6, June 14, 1758 - ... *To CAPTAIN THOMAS WAGGENER Fort Loudoun, June 15, 1758. Sir: As you have been long under Marching Orders, I can't doubt your readiness to depart from your present Station. I shall leave...- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 6 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 6, June 14, 1758 - ... *To LIEUTENANT JOSEPH McDOWELL23 June 17, 1758. Sir: Captn. Stephen assuring me, that so soon as the Prince William Militia are taken from his House the Families there, and in the Neighbours...- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Francis Fauquier, June 17, 1758 *To FRANCIS FAUQUIER25 Fort Loudoun, June 17, 1758. Hon'ble Sir: Although but a poor hand at Complimenting, but permit me, nevertheless to offer your Hon'r my congratulations on your appointment; and safe...- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 8 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 6, June 14, 1758 - ... When I was down, the President was pleas'd to promise me 5 blank Commissions to compleat my Regiment with Officers; by mistake I got one less, and must therefore beg the favour...- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to John Forbes, June 19, 1758 *To GENERAL JOHN FORBES Fort Loudoun, June 19, 1758. Sir: Pardon the liberty I am going to take; a liberty, that nothing but the most disinterested regard for the safety and welfare...- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to John Forbes, June 19, 1758 fit to cope with Indians in such Grounds; for, I must beg leave further to add, that I can not look upon strength and Success in the Woods to be the Consequence...- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to John Forbes, June 19, 1758 wavering situation, and have, on several occasions, discover'd an Inclination to break with Us; I think it can admit of no doubt, that, if we shou'd be unsuccessfull in this Quarter, which...- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to John Forbes, June 19, 1758 shou'd, e'er then, happen a decisive action to the No. ward and the Enemy prove successful; in that case they wou'd pour in their Troops upon Us to the Southward. At all...- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 13 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 6, June 14, 1758 - ... will take to accomplish the Scheme I have propos'd of getting Indians to our Assistance, and how far it may corrispond (in point of time) with other measures; and therefore it wou'd...- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 14 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 6, June 14, 1758 - ... *To CAPTAIN THOMAS WAGGENER Fort Loudoun, June 19, 1758. Sir: The bearer Captn. McClanaham comes up to relieve you, you are therefore to give him Orders where to Post his Men; in...- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Francis Fauquier, June 19, 1758 *To FRANCIS FAUQUIER Fort Loudoun, June 19, 1758. Hon'ble Sir: The Letter herewith Inclos'd, wou'd have been sent according to the date, but I have been waiting till now for Captn. Rutherfords...- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 16 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 6, June 14, 1758 - ... heard of. I immediately set Smiths to repairing their Arms, and have at last, with the Assistance of 35 old Muskets which I caus'd to be deliver'd out of the Store here,...- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 17 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 6, June 14, 1758 - ... *To SIR JOHN ST. CLAIR Fort Loudoun, June 23, 1758. Sir: I have receiv'd your favours of the 18th. and 20th. Inst., and beg leave to refer you to Captn. Stewarts Letter,...- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 18 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 6, June 14, 1758 - ... *To COLONEL WILLIAM BYRD Fort Loudoun, June 24, 1758. Sir: Herewith you will receive a Copy of my last Orders from Sir John St Clair, dated the 13th. Instant; such parts of...- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Charles Smith, June 24, 1758 *To LIEUTENANT CHARLES SMITH Fort Loudoun, June 24, 1758. Sir; You are to take an exact acct. of all the Virginia Stores at this place; for which you are to pass your...- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 20 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 6, June 14, 1758 - ... If any Deserters shou'd be brought to this place by Country People, you are to pass receipts for them, and send them on to their respective Regiments, or Companies if any oppertunity...- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 21 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 6, June 14, 1758 - ... *To CAPTAIN ROBERT RUTHERFORD Fort Loudoun, June 24, 1758. Sir: You are to appoint 20 of your worst Rangers, to do Duty at Fort Loudoun, under Lieut Smith; who is charg'd with...- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 22 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 6, June 14, 1758 - ... *To—HENRY, ARMOURER Fort Loudoun, June 24, 1758. Sir: So soon as you have Compleated Colo. Byrd's Regiment, and Captn. Stewarts Troop of Light Horse with Arms, you are to set about cleaning...- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 23 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 6, June 14, 1758 - ... *To THE OFFICER COMMANDING A DETACHMENT FROM NORTH CAROLINA Fort Loudoun, June 24, 1758. Sir: Last night the Inclos'd March Rout came under cover to me for you, with this Paragraph from...- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 24 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 6, June 14, 1758 - ... *To SIR JOHN ST. CLAIR [June 26, 1758.] Sir: I was last night favour'd with yours of the 22d., and have Inclos'd your Orders for Marching to the Commanding Officer of the...- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Captain Waggener, June 26, 1758 and Orders to David Wilper, June 30, 1758, ...- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 26 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 6, June 14, 1758 - ...- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Henry Bouquet, July 3, 1758 *To COLONEL HENRY BOUQUET32 Camp near Fort Cumberland, July 3, 1758. Sir: Your favours of the 27th. Ulto. and first Inst't I have had the honour to receive. According to Order, I...- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Henry Bouquet, July 3, 1758 have this Garrison consist of, how many days Provisions left for them, and what quantity of Ammunition. I brought one half of all that was order'd from Winchester by Sir Jno. St....- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 29 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 6, June 14, 1758 - ... the South Branch, strong and good; but carrying Horses are certainly more eligible for the Service we are destin'd. I have us'd my best endeavours to get my Men equip'd with Powder...- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 30 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 6, June 14, 1758 - ... *To COLONEL HENRY BOUQUET July 3, 1758. Sir: Since closing mine of this date, a dispute has arisen between Mr. Joseph Gailbraith (an Assistant Victualler of Mr. Hoops') and I concerning Salt....- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Henry Bouquet, July 7, 1758 *To COLONEL HENRY BOUQUET Camp near Fort Cumberland, July 7, 1758. Sir: Colo. Byrd with 8 Companies of his Regim't arriv'd here yesterday, he left many sick Men behind him, as may...- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 32 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 6, June 14, 1758 - ... I was advis'd to hint these things to you, and wait the result of your answer before I put the whole in Motion. Whatever you direct under the Circumstances I shall execute...- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 33 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 6, June 14, 1758 - ... *To COLONEL HENRY BOUQUET Camp near Fort Cumberland, July 9, 1758. Sir: Your favour of yesterday was deliver'd me last Night. I immediately directed all your Orders to be executed. The Waggons...- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 34 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 6, June 14, 1758 - ... *To COLONEL HENRY BOUQUET Camp at Fort Loudoun, July 13, 1758. Sir: Your favour of the 11th., I had the pleasure to receive the same day by Doct'r Johnston,35 nothing extraordinary since...- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 35 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 6, June 14, 1758 - ... *To COLONEL HENRY BOUQUET Camp at Fort Cumbd. abt 9 Thursday Night, July 13, 1758. Sir: About 4 Oclock this Afternoon, after I had clos'd my letter to you, I receiv'd Intelligence...- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Francis Fauquier, July 10, 1758 *To FRANCIS FAUQUIER Camp at Fort Cumberland, July 10, 1758. Hon'ble Sir: Your favour of the 25th. past, I had the Honour to receive Yesterday. I am oblig'd to you for the...- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 37 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 6, June 14, 1758 - ... to render your Honour an exact account of all the Provisions that has been expended, of his purchasing, since the time of Sir John St. Clairs first arrival at Winchester; that you...- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 38 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 6, June 14, 1758 - ... *To MAJOR FRANCIS HALKETT Camp at Fort Cumberland, July 16, 1758. Dear Halkett: Last night I had the pleasure of receiving yours of the 8th. Inst't from Carlyle, covering general Orders; from...- Contributor: Washington, George
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Image 39 of George Washington Papers, Series 2, Letterbooks 1754-1799: Letterbook 6, June 14, 1758 - ... *To LIEUTENANT COLONEL ADAM STEPHEN Camp at Fort Cumberland, July 16, 1758. Sir: Your favours of the 13th. and 14th. lye before me to answer, I have Order'd the Paymaster, and Quarter...- Contributor: Washington, George
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George Washington to Henry Bouquet, July 16, 1758 *To COLONEL HENRY BOUQUET Camp at Fort Cumberland, July 16, 1758. Sir: I was favoured with yours of the 14th. Inst't, at 11 Oclock last Night, the Express who brought it, informs...- Contributor: Washington, George
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