George Washington to Mary Ball Washington, August 14, 1755

[Mount Vernon, 14 August 1755]

To Mrs Washington near Frederickg Honourd Madam

If it is in my power to avoid going to the Ohio again, I shall, but if the Command is press–€™d upon me by the genl voice of the Country, and offerd upon such terms as can–€™t be objected against, it woud reflect eternal dishonour upon me to refuse it; and that I am sure must, or ought, to give you greater cause of uneasiness than my going in an honourable Comd; for upon no other terms I will accept of it, if I do at all; at present I have no proposals, or any mention made abt it, only made to me nor have any advice of such an intention except from private hands. I am Dr Mm &c.