Today in Johnson City History, Wednesday, September 3, 2025
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Sunday, September 3, 1775: Two hundred and fitty years ago today, George Washington wrote the following instructions to Reuben Colburn. As usual, all of the original spellings and punctuation are included; this comes from www.founders.archives.gov.
“Cambridge, 3 September 1775
“You are to go with all Expedition to Gardnerstone upon the River Kenebeck, and without Delay proceed to The Constructing of Two Hundred Batteaus, to row with Four Oars each; Two Paddles and Two setting Poles to be also provided for each Batteau.