The writings of George Washington; being his correspondence, addresses, messages, and other papers, official and private, selected and published from the original manuscripts; with a life of the author, notes and illustrations. By Jared Sparks.

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Indians. - Skirmish with a French Detachment under Jumonville.
— The Chief Command devolves on Colonel Washington. —His
generous Sentiments respecting the Terms of Service. - Fort
Necessity. — Battle of the Great Meadows. —Resigns his Commission. -Engages in the Expedition under General Braddock. —
Difficulties encountered by the Army in its March. - Battle of the
Monongahela. -Its disastrous Results. - Bravery and good Conduct of Colonel Washington in that Action.- His prudent Advice
to General Braddock..... 40
CHAPTER IV.
Colonel Washington appointed Commander-in-chief of the Virginia
Forces. - Distresses of the Frontier Inhabitants. -- Reforms in the
Arrangement and Discipline of the Army. - Difficulties with an
Officer holding a King's Commission concerning Rank. - Washington visits General Shirley at Boston upon this Subject. -- His
Claim confirmed. - Returns and repairs to his Head-quarters at
Winchester. -ErnEmbarrassments of his Situation.- Testimonies of
Confidence in his Character and Ability. — Occurrences of the
Campaign. - Incursions of the Savages. —Plan of Fortifications
for the Interior. - Fort Cumberland. — Memorial presented by
Colonel Washington to the Earl of Loudoun on the State of Military Affairs in Virginia. 71
CHAPTER V.
Governor Dinwiddie sails for England.- An Expedition against Fort
Duquesne planned by the British Ministry, to be under the Command of General Forbes. — The Virginia Army augmented, and
united with the Regular Troops in this Enterprise.- Colonel
Washington marches to Fort Cumberland,- Acts in Concert with
Colonel Bouquet.- Joins the main Army at Raystown under
General Forbes. -Forms a Plan of March suited to the Mountains and Woods. - Commands the advanced Division of the
Army. -Capture of Fort Duquesne. -He returns to Virginia,
resigns his Commission, and retires to private Life.. 9(0
CHAPTER VI.
Washington's Marriage. —For many Years a Member of the Virglnia House of Burgesses. - His Pursuits and Habits as a Planter.
- A Vestryman in the Church, and active in Parish Affairs. - His
Opinion of the Stamp Act. - Takes an early and decided Stand
against the Course pursued by the British Government towards the
Colonies. - Joins heartily in all the Measures of Opposition. - His
Services in procuring the Lands promised to the Officers and Sol