Today in Johnson City History, Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Lund Washington writes, a robbery, a snake and more
October 22, 1775: Two hundred and fifty years ago today, Lund Washington wrote the following letter to George Washington; the two were cousins. As usual, the original spellings and punctuations have been preserved.
“Mount Vernon Octbr 22d 1775
“Dr Sir
“I hope before this Comes to hand, you have seen Mr Harrison who will be able to answer you many Questions that you no doubt, will Ask relative to your own private matters as well as those of a more publick Nature.