Letter, George Washington to William Preston

Containers:

Box 1, Folder 1774.02.28, Folder OUT

Creator:

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Extent:

3 pages

Scope and content:

Letter from George Washington to William Preston concerning land granted to him under the Proclamation of 1754, which granted bounty lands to veterans of the French and Indian War. Washington explains that the land, located on the Great Kanawha River (in present-day West Virginia), was surveyed by William Crawford. Washington asks Preston to certify this survey so that it can be submitted under the later Proclamation of 1763 in order to acquire additional lands. Washington expresses his displeasure at the idea that he will be excluded from these additional bounty lands if they are reserved solely for British regulars: 'I can see no cause why Americans (who have serv'd his Majesty in the late War with as much fidelity, and without presumption, with as much Success, as his British Troops) should be stigmatiz'd...'. Washington goes on to guarantee that he will pay Preston the same fees for approving Crawford's survey as he would if Preston were to make the survey himself. Autograph letter with signature missing (lower section of the sheet is missing), 3 pages.

Language:

English .

Physical facet:

3 sheets (originally two, one is now torn in half)

Dimensions:

Sheet 1: 15 x 21 cm; sheet 2: 19 x 21 cm; sheet 3: 24 x 22 cm

Separated material:

A fragment of this letter is separate: [2024-SC-009-018] Letter fragment, George Washington to William Preston.

Subjects:

Real property
Correspondence

Names:

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Places:

United States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1754-1763

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