Today in Johnson City History, Friday, August 29, 2025
Washington writes Lee; hapennings in and near to Jonesboro
Tuesday, August 29, 1775: Two hundred and fifty years ago today, George Washington wrote a letter to Richard Henry Lee; all of the original spellings and punctuations have been preserved.
“To Richard Henry Lee
“Camp at Cambridge Augt 29th 1775
“Dear Sir,
“Your favour of the first Inst. by Mr Randolph came safe to hand—the merits of this young Gentleman, added to your recommendation, & my own knowledge of his character, induced me to take him into my Family as an Aid de Camp in Mr Mifflin who I have appointed Quarter Master Gene from a thorough perswation of his Integrety—my own experience of his activity—and finaly, because he stands unconnected with either of these Governments; or with this, that, or t’other Man; for between you and I, there is more in this than you can easily immagine.