Jamie Fraser risked a lot bringing George Washington something special in Outlander season 7—but what was it, exactly, and why was the future US president so pleased? Throughout Outlander, Jamie and Claire have done their best to use their knowledge of the future to do some good. In the case of the American Revolution, it has been important to them to help ensure the Colonies’ freedom from the English since they want to secure the world where their daughter and grandchildren live in the 20th century. Now, in Outlander season 7, Jamie has taken significant steps to make that happen.
Jamie was presumed dead when the ship he was meant to cross from Scotland on was lost at sea. However, in Outlander season 7, episode 11, Jamie suddenly appears alive and well at Lord John Grey’s house in Philadelphia, with British soldiers hot on his tail. After pretending to kidnap Lord John, Jamie revealed that he was being hunted because he had refused a search upon entering the city. Apparently, he had some papers on him he didn’t want the British to find. After Jamie hands these over to George Washington in Outlander season 7, episode 12, it becomes clear why.
Jamie Gives George Washington Letters Confirming Donations From France
Jamie Secured Much-Needed Support From France
Jamie was so eager to get his secret letters to George Washington in Outlander season 7, episode 12 that he allowed Lord John Grey to be captured by rebel soldiers—something he will surely have to deal with later. For that moment, meeting with the first president of the future United States was his priority. Jamie first met with his friend, Colonel Morgan, and revealed that the letters he carried were from their “friends in France.” This prompted Morgan to take Jamie to George Washington, who was only too happy to receive the letters, revealing that they were confirmations of sizeable donations.
The Starz fantasy series cleverly implies that the United States of America’s independence wouldn’t have happened if it hadn’t been for the efforts of this Outlander character.
It’s unclear in Outlander season 7, episode 12, from whom these letters are from. More than likely, the pledges of money come directly from the French crown. After all, George Washington famously benefitted from a close alliance with the French during the Revolutionary War and received a wealth of financial support. The idea here is that this historical alliance happened because of Jamie Fraser. The Starz fantasy series cleverly implies that the United States of America’s independence wouldn’t have happened if it hadn’t been for the efforts of this Outlander character.
George Washington Promotes Jamie To Brigadier General In Outlander Season 7
Jamie Is Back In A Major Leadership Role
It’s clear that George Washington was not expecting Jamie’s delivery in Outlander season 7. He questions the Scot about whose orders he acted on, and Jamie reveals that he had traveled to France in search of financial support all on his own. Jamie must have done this after Ian Murray Sr died earlier in Outlander, when he traveled to France with Joan MacKimmie, Laoghaire’s daughter, to get her settled at her convent. This would be part of why Jamie’s travel back to the Americas was delayed, further explaining how he didn’t end up on the lost ship for which he was presumed dead.
Washington was impressed by the initiative Jamie took to secure further funds for the American Revolution. Traveling to France and seeking support wasn’t something Jamie was ordered to do—in fact, he had been asked to travel across the Pacific on behalf of the British army since one of their Scottish generals (and Jamie’s cousin) needed his body returned home. Jamie took this obligation for England and turned it into a mission to benefit the revolution. This inspired George Washington to promote Jamie to brigadier general and give him his own battalion, though this would need to be approved by Congress.
Jamie & George Washington’s History In Outlander Explained
Jamie Met George Washington Once Before
Outlander season 7, episode 12 is the first that Jamie and George Washington meet as revolutionary allies, but this isn’t their first meeting in general. They came face to face way back in Outlander season 4 at Willmington while at the theater. Claire pointed the legendary man out, revealing to Jamie that he would one day be the first president of the newly formed United States of America. Naturally, this is something Jamie would commit to memory, but George Washington seems not to remember Jamie in Outlander season 7 when the latter man points out their previous meeting.
What the Scotsman doesn’t realize is that he shares a further connection with Washington through his wife, who has been passing on secret letters intended for the general during her stay in Philadelphia.
Jamie didn’t say anything to George Washington about Claire, who had made quite a scene (as she typically does) at the Willmington theater the night they met the general. What the Scotsman doesn’t realize is that he shares a further connection with Washington through his wife, who has been passing on secret letters intended for the general during her stay in Philadelphia. It’s precisely this reason that Claire was forced to marry Lord John Gray to avoid being hanged since she had been identified as a spy. As of Outlander season 7, episode 12, Jamie knows nothing about any of this.
What Jamie’s Promotion Means For Outlander Going Forward
Jamie Could Again Cross Guns With His Son William
Jamie’s new appointment and battalion in Outlander will have to be approved by Congress, but George Washington seems to expect this to go through without issue. Once it does, Jamie will once again be in charge of a group of fighters. Naturally, he and Claire would then be unable to return to Fraser’s Ridge to rebuild their home, at least for a time. Still, more significant than this, Jamie is sure to continue to be at odds with Lord John Grey and his son, William, who are both enlisted in the British Army. In all, things in Outlander will continue to be complicated in this regard.
Still, Jamie’s promotion helps in the way of his and Claire’s overarching plans. They have both been eager to participate in the American Revolution since they want to ensure the country’s freedom for the sake of Brianna, who will grow up in the United States in the 20th century. They see this as a way to take care of her from afar. With Jamie acting as a brigadier general, and Claire working her magic as a combat physician, their roles within the Continental Army are sure to be significant. Of course, with allies like George Washington in Outlander, it’s all sure to be highly exciting.