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:
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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
- Subjects:
- Military records
- Names:
- Washington, John Augustine, 1736-1787
- Places:
- United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon3600 Mount Vernon Memorial HighwayMount Vernon, VA 22121
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Reference servicesEmail: fws@mountvernon.orgPhone: (703) 780-3600
- Parent restrictions:
- This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.