Today in Johnson City History, Saturday, December 27, 2025
A letter to George Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Exum entertain and much more
Wednesday, December 27, 1775: Two hundred and fifty years ago today, Matthew Thornton wrote the following letter to George Washington; as usual, the original spellings and punctuations have been preserved.
“Exeter
“December 27th 1775
“May it please Your Excellency
“Your favour of the 23d Instant Respecting the Great want of Blankets for the Army, I Receeiv’d this Day; & Communicated the Same to the Congress now Setting, Who Immediately went into the Consideration, And Resolv’d to take the Most speedy and effectual method, in order to purchase all that Can be Spared within this Colony; tho’ we are fearful whether any Considerable Number can be Obtaind: Yet we do not despair of procuring some, which will be forwarded to Your Excellency with all Possible Dispatch. I am with Great Respect your Excellys most Hble Servt”