Today in Johnson City History, Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Clark & Nightingale write to George Washington, a policeman is shot
Saturday, September 2, 1775: Two hundred and fifty years ago today, Clark and Nightingale wrote the following letter to George Washington. The original spellings and punctuations have been preserved.
“From Clark & Nightingale
“Providence Septr 2d 1775
“Sir
“Agreeable to your request by Captn George Baylor your Excellency’s Aid De Camp we have deliver’d him all the Gun Powder & Lead with what arms his Honr Govr Cooke thought would be expedient to spare, the remainder of the Powder & Arms which are but few & not yet come to Town, he thinks will be best to continue here in order to supply the Inhabitants in case of an Attack upon these parts.