Virginia Goods for the Cherokees sitting in Salisbury
On 8 Nov 1759, the Virginia Executive Council decides not to join the Lyttelton expedition. South Carolina Governor Lyttelton had...
Different looks to "Pittsburg" 8 Nov 1759
Instead of raising more troops to help Lyttelton's request for help in South Carolina against the Cherokee uprising, Virginia decided to...
WW I Armistice 11/11/1918 in Nov 2023
Read a story for Veteran's Day. Originally called Armistice Day. . In his History of the English Speaking Peoples Winston Churchill...
James Wood's Mourning Ring 6 Nov 1759
James Wood, Founder of Winchester Virginia, is alleged to have died of Smallpox 6 Nov 1759. James Wood's death is allegedly known...
Petitions of Soldiers 8 Nov 1759
Here are various petititions of Virginia Regiment, Militia, and Rangers. George Washington is on the committee who investigate Virginia...
Braddock Road improved by Alexander Finnie needs paid 9 Nov 1759
This story about Alexander Finnie refurbishing the Braddock Road was posted first in July 2023, since we are covering 1759. But we...
Pittsburg without an 'h'
During 1759 we are interested in place names and the stories behind them. One of them is how Pittsburgh got to be Pittsburgh. All the...
James Wood's Mourning Ring - 6 Nov 1759
James Wood, Founder of Winchester Virginia is alleged to have died of Smallpox 6 Nov 1759. James Wood's death is allegedly known because...
John Mercer sells Abridgement of the laws book 2 Nov 1759
This book, An Exact Abridgement of all the Public Acts of Assembly of Virginia in Force and Use, was another attempt at gaining income....
Fort Loudoun needs finishing 1 Nov 1759
Lord Francis Fauquier speaks to the House of Burgesses to complete Fort Loudoun. Eleven months after Colonel George Washington resigns...
