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24 July 1754

GW was presumably still in Williamsburg, Va. where he and Capt. James Mackay of the independent company from S.C. delivered their account of the Fort Necessity campaign to Va. Lt. Gov.

02 January 1754

GW arrived at surveyor, trader, and guide Christopher Gist’s home at Monongahela, Pennsylvania.   He purchased a horse saddle and other items.

28 August 1754

GW was in Alexandria, Virginia. GW placed an advertisement in the Maryland Gazette informing the public of deserters masquerading as soldiers on leave.

21 August 1754

GW was in Alexandria, Virginia.  GW wrote a letter to Va. Lt.

14 August 1754

GW was in Alexandria, Va. preparing his troops for the impending march to Wills Creek, Pennsylvania/Maryland.

 

07 August 1754

GW was in Alexandria, Va. recruiting men and preparing to leave for Wills Creek, Pennsylvania/Maryland.

 

31 July 1754

GW was presumably en route from the Potomac River to Alexandria, Va. where he would arrive within the week. Va. Lt. Gov. Robert Dinwiddie’s 1 Aug.

01 May 1754

GW was en route from Wills Creek, Pa./Md.

26 July 1775

GW at American headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts. GW warned R.I. Deputy Gov. Nicholas Cooke of possible attacks along the coasts.

19 July 1775

GW at American headquarters in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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