George Washington to Augustine Washington, May 14, 1755
[Fort Cumberland, Md., 14 May 1755]
To Colo. Auge Washington Westmoreland Cty 1 Dear Brother
I left home the 24th of last Month, 2 and overtook the General at Frederick Town in Maryland: from whence we proceeded by slow Marches to this place; where, I fear, we shall remain some-time for want of Horses and Carriages to convey our Baggage &ca over the Mountains; but more especially for want of Forage; as it cannot be imagin–d that so many Horses as we require, will be subsisted without a great deal. –¨ erasure –©. 3
We hear nothing particular from the Ohio only except that the French are in hourly expectation of being joind by a large body of Indians; but I fancy they will find themselves so warmly attackd in other places, that it will not be convenient for them to spare many. –¨ erasure –©. 4 I am treated with freedom not inconsistent with and respect, by the General and his Family; so that I dont doubt I have no doubt therefore but I shall spend my time very more agreeably than profitably during th is e Campaigne, tho– not advantageously; as I conceive a little experience will be my chief reward. Please to give my Love to my Sister 5 &ca. I am Dr Sir Yr most Affecte Brother
Go: Washington
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