George Washington to Mary Ball Washington, May 6, 1755

[Winchester, 6 May 1755]

To Mrs Washington near Fredericksbg 1 Honourd Madam

I came to this place last Saturday, 2 and shall set out to morrow with the General for Wills Creek; where I fear we shall wait some time for a sufficient number of Waggons to transport us our Provns Baggage &ca over the Mountains.

I am very happy in the Generals Family, as I am being treated with a complaisant Freedom which is quite agreeable; so that I to me & have no reason to doubt the satisfaction I propos–€™d hoped for , in making the Campaigne. 3

As we have met with nothing yet worth relating I shall only beg my Love to my Brother–€™s and Sister–€™s; 4 and Compliments to Friends. I am Honour–€™d Madam Yr most Dutiful & Obedt Son

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