Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-07-10

Lord Fairfax who had a large grant
ci land from the crown which he
wanted surveyed: so he employed
young ashington To do the work.
So this is how he became a surveyor.
ana have no sb;tbt that this eX-
rerience and knowledge as an cngi-
nccr was of great value To him aft
crwardS when ne became n great
military leader. From now on
Washington life became Il strcnu-
Gus one. Although so young. he was
called upon by the Governor and
those in authority 10 assume grave
responsibilities far beyond his years,
because they saw tina, he had great
aoiiity and tact in dealing with the
frontier troubles with the French
and Indians. and at - years of age
the Governor appointed him adju-
tant-gcneral OF the army OF Virginia
under Colonel Fry Later he was.
Northumberland of the forces of
Virginia and defeated the French in
the border disturbances Soon after
this Coionel Fry died. and Washing
ton was appointed to the full com
mand of the Virginia troops BY
this time he gained great rcputa-
ton as soldier and leader of men.
About this time the Colonists refused
20 pay the stamp tax or duties.
and was thrown into Boston hAr-
Dor. These and many other outrages
set the colonies aflame with rebellion
ana war. and everywhere men com
nenccd to gather arms ana amuni-
tion and to drill for war. In 1855
Washington went as aid -de-camp to
General Braddock in his expedition
TO Ohio. and had Washinston's advice
been followed Braddock would not
nave been defeated and Killed in the
night with the Indians. Washington
mad two horses killed under him and
four balls passed thr,<IGh his coat
Every other officer or horse back
was either Killed or wounded. AS
hostilitics approached he was chosen
by the independent companies In
virginia 10 command them, and was
also elected TO the First Congress-
which met ut Philadelphia. and was
placed on all the committees of de-
Tense. When IL became necessary to
appoint 4 COMMUNICATIVE chief, Mash
ington was unanimously chosen in
June, 1875, as general ana comman-
dcr-in-c chief of the armies OF the
United Colonies. and all forces now
raised or to be raised by them.
Washington went at once to the
headquarters of the American army.
then at Cambridge, near Boston.
From Cambridge he followed the
British to New York where he found
Il large army ana fleet which was
too strong for him, SO he retired
through New Jersey. Afterwards he
attacked the British along the Della
ware and met with success at Tren-
ton and Prince ~, thereby saving
Philadelphia and recoverin. New
Jersey. Washington lost the battle
OF Brandywine, as he was opposed
by vastly superior army in num-
ber equipment ana discipline
If everything ut this trying time
Is considered, Washington will appear
in no respect inferior to his adj
Versary except In an inferior army In
numbers and every military requisite
except courage. For five DAYS after
wards he was able TO rcassemblc the
same army, unclothed and almost un-
fed. ready for battle: but n storm
came up and prevented the battle.
After this the British occupied Phil
adclphia. also Germantown. Wash
irSton made his plans with caution
TO attack the British at Germantown
on both wings. in front and rear. ut
the same time. For a time, every
thing went successfully, but the dark
ness Of the morning. produced by
fog OF uncommon density. confused
the American troops. and Washington
was compelled to withdraw. This he
did without loss. Washington took
post at White Marsh. where General
Howe tried to surprise him. but he
failed. as Washington had informa-
ton OF his coming and was prepared.
Then the American army went into
winter quarters at Valley Forge,
where their suffcrings were great on
account OF the severity of the win
ter and their want of most of the
necessarics for comfort and oven for
existence. Washington made every