Today in Johnson City History, Thursday, October 23, 2025
A letter to George Washington, happenings in and near to Elizabethton and more
October 23, 1775: Two hundred and fifty years ago today, Colonel Charles Webb penned the following to George Washington. The original spellings and punctuations have been preserved.
“From Colonel Charles Webb
“Camp on Winter Hill Octor 23d 1775
“Sir,
According to your Excellency’s Desire, I have made Enquiry among my Officers, and find them in general willing to comply with your Excelency’s Request.