Letter, from Warner Lewis, 1755
- Containers:
- Box 36, Folder 1755.08.09
- Creator:
- Lewis, Warner, 1720-1779
- Scope and content:
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His friends in Wmsburg, including Speaker, desire to see him & have him accept command of troops to be raised--if he will proceed on expedition "twoud give a general satisfaction to our Country."--Assembly has voted £40,000 & 1200 men immed. raised --"I believe, were you present, that the greatest regard wou'd be shewn any proposals you shou'd think proper with regard to the expedition." Congratulations on his safe "arrival among us" [after Braddock's expedition] --condolences on his late illness.
- Language:
- English.
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon3600 Mount Vernon Memorial HighwayMount Vernon, VA 22121
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- Parent restrictions:
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