Today in Johnson City History, Tuesday, August 12, 2025
George Washington writes to John Brown, and lots of happenings in and near Johnson City
Saturday, August 12, 1775: Two hundred and fifty years ago today, George Washington wrote a letter to John Brown, which follows, exactly as it was written:
“To John Brown
“Camp at Cambridge Augt 12th 1775.
“Sir,
“I am exceedingly obliged to you for the Notice of your Ships Sailing for London—I have availd myself of the oppertunity of writing a Letter to a Gentn in England which I beg leave to recommend to your care. Your Letter to Mr Loyd shall be sent into Boston by the first Flag that goes with Letters & this happens every day almost. I have nothing further to give you the trouble of at present than to assure you that I am Sir Yr Most Obedt & Ob (liged⟩ Hble Servt