Military document, John Augustine Washington instructions to Westmoreland County militia

Containers:
Box 6, Folder 1778.05.26
Creator:
Washington, John Augustine, 1736-1787
Extent:
1 Sheets
Scope and content:

Colonel John Augustine Washington, by orders of his Excellency the governor, instructs the militia of Westmoreland County to assemble at the county courthouse for the purposes of a draft of one third of the militia 'held in readyness at a moments warning.' Autograph document signed, 1 page.

Language:
English .
Physical facet:
1 page with text
Dimensions:
21 x 14 cm

Access and use

Location of collection:
The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
3600 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
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