George Washington to John Hunter, May 16, 1755
[Winchester, 16 May 1755]
To Jno. Hunter Esqr. Hampton Sir
I have Orders from the Genl, 1 and Instructions from Mr Johnston, 2 the Dy Paymaster Genl to receive 4,000£s Sterg at the rate of £4.0.7¼ pr Oz.; 3 which will they say suffice for the present contingencies. I have therefore dispatchd this express, with orders to make all imaginable haste to you, who I am told will imediately repair to Wmsburg with the money, and pay it there , according to contract. 4 I must beg your utmost diligence in this affair as I have Order–s not to wait, because the whole Army will halt at Wills Creek till I return, at an immense expence.
I have Letter–s from the Genl and Paymaster, with Bills and proper Instruction–s; all of which I shall deliver when I have the pleasure of meeting you, which & this I expect will be (in Williamsburg) 5 on Wednesday next, 6 as I am now upon my way down, and shall delay no time. I am &ca on the journey.
G.W––n