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. George Washington DS., 1758 October 29
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"A Daily Return of the Virga. Regimt. Encamp at Loyal Hannon Undr the Commd. Of Colo. Washington."
. George Washington ALS to John Blair., 1768 May 17
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Regarding conditions in Western Pennsylvania in the period following Proclamation Act. The difficulty of communications between Fort Cumberland and Pittsburgh, furnishing a garrison near the Ohio River, complaints made by inhabitants and those seeking to venture past the Alleghenies, suggestions on keeping peace with Indians.
. Robert Adam ALS to George Washington; Alexandria, [Virginia]., 1774 July 28
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Introducing (but not naming) William Goddard (1740-1817), who was instrumental in establishing the nation's postal system. Describes plans for a meeting "in regard to a plan he has set on" for "Establishing a Generall Post Office through America."
. George Washington LS to Jonathan Trumbull; Cambridge, [Massachusetts]., 1775 July 18
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In Thomas Mifflin’s hand. Regarding dissatisfaction at the assignment of officers made by the Continental Congress. Argues that the Army has a greater right to control appointments and to supersede those made by provinces. A representative from Massachusetts has been sent to the Congress with Washington's opinion to reconcile this issue.
. George Washington LS to General Thomas Gage; Cambridge, [Massachusetts]., 1775 August 11
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Regarding treatment of the American Army prisoners. Informs Gage that if his poor treatment of Washington’s soldiers continues, Washington will treat Gage’s soldiers in the same fashion.
. George Washington LS to General Thomas Gage; Cambridge, [Massachusetts]., 1775 August 19
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Washington reiterates his message from his previous letter to Gage, dated 1775-08-11, in which he states that Gage's harsh treatment of American prisoners of war will necessitate similar treatment for captured British troops. Furthermore, he implores Gage not to allow his feelings concerning the events at Lexington, Concord, and Charleston to impact his treatment of prisoners.
. George Washington LS to Nicholas Cooke; New York, [New York]., 1776 July 15
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Regarding the location of two British ships off the coast of New England and their possible intent of hampering communications between Albany and New York City. Describes plan of fashioning galleys to attack these vessels. Probably in the hand of Alexander C. Hanson, asst. secy.
. George Washington LS to Yates, [John] Jay, Livingston, Tappan, Livingston, Members of Secret Committee of New York Legislature; New York, [New York]., 1776 July 21
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Laments the defenselessness of Highlands, informs the men of Gen. Henry Lee's success in defeating the British at Fort Moultrie in Charleston, South Carolina.