- George Washington letter to Robert Dinwiddie.
Great Meadows, PA - 0 May 1754
Since writing my last I have still stronger presumption, indeed almost confirmation, that they were sent as spies, and were ordered to wait near us, till they were truly informed of our intentions
- George Washington letter to Robert Dinwiddie.
Great Meadows, PA - 27 May 1754
I received the news of your arrival at Winchester, and desire of seeing the Half-King and other chiefs of the Six Nations.
- George Washington letter to Joshua Fry.
Great Meadows, PA - 29 May 1754
This is by an immediate express, whom I send to inform you, that yesterday I engaged a party of French, whereof ten were killed, one wounded, and twenty-one taken, with the loss of only one of mine killed and two or three wounded
- George Washington letter to Robert Dinwiddie.
Great Meadows, PA - 29 May 1754
I assure you, Sir, nothing is more a stranger to my breast, or a sin that my soul more abhors, than that black and detestable one of ingratitude.
- George Washington letter to Robert Dinwiddie.
Great Meadows, PA - 29 May 1754
The bearer hereof, Monsieur Drouillon, and Monsieur La Force and two cadets, I beg leave to recommend to your particular notice, as prisoners of war, and officers whom I had the honor of taking.
- George Washington letter to Robert Dinwiddie.
Great Meadows, PA - 10 June 1754
I shall with great pleasure wear the medal, which you were pleased to compliment me with, and shall present the others to Indian chiefs, as I have already done one to the Half-King.
