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Series: 18 U (Volume 18)
: A manuscript copy of Charles Lewis's journal, October 10-December 27, 1755. Lewis (circa 1696-1770), a resident of Fredericksburg, Virginia, recorded his service under Andrew Lewis and George Washington during the march to Fort Cumberland to defend the frontier against the Indians. His entries include a list of Washington's officers, descriptions of settlements ravaged by Indian raids, of floggings meted out to recaptured deserters, and of the observance of Christmas festivities. Another copy of this journal is in 21 U.
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