Adams County History

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Journal of an Expedition to the Ohio, Commanded by His Excellency Brigadier-General Forbes in the Year of our Lord 1758

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This is a transcript of the daily journal of the expedition, as written by John Forbes in 1758.

"Friday, 7th of July, receiv'd the Governor's Commission appointing me Chaplain to the 3d Battalion of the Pennsylvania Regiment, commanded by Colonel Mercer; with a Letter from the Secretary apologizing for my not having the Preference of the other two.-

Wednesday, July 12th. Set off from my own House in York County, & reach'd Carlisle that Night, where I receiv'd the General's Letter, with an invitation to attend the Troops under his Command; & promising me his Protection & Encouragement.-" [excerpt]

Recommended Citation

(2002) "Journal of an Expedition to the Ohio, Commanded by His Excellency Brigadier-General Forbes in the Year of our Lord 1758," Adams County History: Vol. 8, Article 5.
Available at: https://cupola.gettysburg.edu/ach/vol8/iss1/5