THE SCOTS MAGAZINE, (Edinburgh), June, 1754  Inside has two pages taken up with reports taken: "...from the journal of Major George Washington, sent by the Governor of Virginia, to the commandant of the French forces on the river Ohio...".
This is a great account of Washington's exploits near the Ohio River.
Some snippets include: "Mr. Washington set out on the 31st of October 1753 and reached Will's Creek...he called upon Shingiss, King of the Delaware Indians...One of the chiefs, called the Half King, had lately been on a journey to the French commander. Mr. Washington took him aside...& inquired the view of his expedition...On the 26th of November, Mr. Washington met the chiefs in council... they agreed that the wampum delivered by the French to them should be returned...they arrived at Venango...they found the French colours hoisted upon a house...To this house Mr. Washington immediately repaired...This gentleman treated Mr. Washington with great complaisance...Mr. Washington had not introduced his Indian associates to these gentlemen..." and more & more.
Keep in mind that George Washington was just 21 years of age at this time. Wonderful to have such extensive reporting on him during the early years of the French & Indian War. And this is the earliest report on Washington we've offered in any periodical, simultaneous with a similar report on the Gentleman's Magazine of June, 1754.
Complete in 48 pages, 5 by 7 3/4 inches, table of contents on the front pages, disbound without wrappers, very nice condition.