George Washington to Benjamin Grymes, July 31, 1755

[Mount Vernon, 31 July 1755]

To Benja. Grymes Esqr. Fredericksburgh Sir

I do n–€™t remember not recollect to have receivd more than one letter from you, 1 and that I shoud have answerd sooner ; but knowing that I cou–€™d give you no satisfactory acct myself, of your Bed &ca, I thought it more advisable to desire Doctr Walker to enquire of Mr Gist, and of Colo. Cresap (at whose Ho. I perfectly remember the great Tent was left) concerning them, and to let you know their answer.

I have since recollected, and think I am very certain, that Vanbraam who (was left out after Gist and I came off on Foot) was charged with these and other things, told me that after havg had most of his Horses tire d , he was oblig–€™d to leave your things, with many of my own, out at Mr Gists Ho. where they must have been burnt and destroy–€™d with his Plantation. 2

If you are going to England I heartily wish you a good Voyage, and the attainment of your utmost desires. I am Sir Yr most Obt Servt

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