The French & Indian War Primary Sources
Historical documents. What clues can you gather about the time, place, players, and culture?
A Soldier's Journal
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania provides electronic access to the 1763 journal of William Trent, a merchant and militia captain stationed at Fort Pitt during Pontiac's Rebellion.
Washington's Papers
The George Washington Papers held by the Library of Congress are available online. These include correspondence, journals, and military papers related to the French and Indian War.
Wartime Documents and Correspondence
A very useful collection of documents is available at this website on Pennsylvania's history. These include George Washington's account of the death of General Braddock, and British General Jeffery Amherst's letter discussing the potential for using smallpox as a weapon against the Native Americans during Pontiac's Rebellion.