On This Day 250 Years Ago
March 8, 1775
Virginia’s leaders continue preparations for potential conflict with Great Britain. Chairman of the Spotsylvania County committee (and Washington's brother-in-law) Fielding Lewis, having heard that Washington has imported extra gunpowder for his county’s use, asks if Washington can send some of it to Lewis’s county. I am directed to request that you will reserve Ten Barrells for the use of this County.
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