Robert Dinwiddie Letter to James de Lancey, 31 July 1754.

Access and use

Location of collection:
Colonial Williamsburg
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Douglas Mayo
Phone: (757) 565-8521
Phone: (757) 565-8520
Fax: (757) 565-8528

Summary

Creator:
Robert Dinwiddie, 1693-1770.
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Governor Dinwiddie regrets that a delay of two military companies from New York has increased French attacks in the West. He hopes that the Virginia assembly will grant funds for more soldiers. He also thanks Governor de Lancey for providing extracts from the Albany Congress and its plans for colonial union.

Biographical / historical:

Robert Dinwiddie (1693-1770) was Lieutenant-Governor of Virginia from 1751 to 1758; James de Lancey (1703-1760) was Chief Justice of the New York Supreme Court from 1733 to 1760. He later became Lieutenant- Governor, then full Governor, of New York from 1747 to 1755. While Governor of New York, he presided over the Albany Congress, which grappled with Anglo-Indian relations and common defense issues.

Acquisition information:
Gift, 2002.
Physical description:
1 item.