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Robert Dinwiddie's Letter to [James] Hamilton, [1754] Sep [6], Manuscript # 1942.3.b, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

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Dinwiddie has received Hamilton's letter of {August?} 12. Has prorogued the Virginia Assembly until October because they refused to grant N20,000 for supplies for the troops without also adding N2,500 for Peyton Randolph who complained about Dinwiddie's part in the "Pistole Affair" to the King and Council. Awaits Governor Dobbs's report on the matter. Because Dinwiddie has not been granted the money he wants for the troops, the French and the Indians are free to plunder and wreak havoc. Three independent companies are to build a magazine for stores and a battery at Will's Creek. Letterbook copy of the letter published in R. A. Brock's edition of the official correspondence of Robert Dinwiddie, vol. I., pp. 306-309 (Publications of the Virginia Historical Society, vol. III, 1883.)

Index Terms

Persons:

• Dobbs, Arthur, 1689-1765.
• Hamilton, James, 1710- 1783.
• Morris, Robert Hunter, ca. 1700-1764.
• Randolph, Peyton, 1721-1775.

Corporate Names:

• Virginia. General Assembly.

Subjects:

• Pistole fee, 1752- 1755.

Geographcial Names:

• United States --History --French and Indian War, 1755-1763 -- Equipment and supplies.