Today in Johnson City History, Tuesday, August 5, 2025
George Washington writes to John Hancock, Johnson City happenings
Saturday, August 5, 1775: Two hundred and fifty years ago today, George Washington concluded a letter he began writing to John Hancock on August 4. The original spellings, punctuations, etc., have been preserved.
“To John Hancock
“Camp at Cambridge August 4th[-5] 1775
“Sir
”I am to acknowledge the Receipt of your Favour of the 24th July accompanied by 284 Commissions, which are yet much short of the necessary Number. I am much honoured by the Confidence reposed in me of appointing the several Officers recommended in mine of the 10th ult.; and shall endeavour to select such Persons, as are best qualified to fill those important Posts.