George Washington to James Balfour, May 16, 1755

[Winchester, 16 May 1755]

To Mr Belfour–€”Partr to Colo. Hunter Hampton Sir

If Colo. Hunter shd be from home, I hope you will open this my Lett. to see to him and attend to the Contents 1 –€” that you may dispatch a messenger to him in that case immediately to prevent his trouble in getting the 10 or 15 Thd Pounds mentd required in a former Letter 2 –€” but repair immediately to Wmsburg with the 4,000£ which is all I am to receive at prest. I am Sir your–€™s &ca.