George Washington to Francis Dandridge, 20 Sept. 1765

Letter from George Washington to Francis Dandridge, Martha Washington’s uncle, about the challenges faced by the colonists due to the increased financial demands of the British crown.  This letter is part of a series; more information can be found on the “The Road to Revolution” page. Please also see related documents below.

Original manuscript images of Washington’s letter to Dandridge at the Library of Congress: Page 1 | Page 2