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The Journal of Major George Washington
In 1753, Virginia Governor Dinwiddie appointed 21-year-old Major George Washington to a delicate mission - deliver a letter to the local French commander demanding that he and his forces leave British Territory and bargain for support with the local Indian leaders. This book contains a reprint of Washington's original report on his mission as well as the text of Governor Dinwiddie's letter and the reply from the Principal French Officer. Printed as a facsimile of the original documents. Grades 6-12, 42 pages.
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