George Washington to Robert Orme, June 30, 1755
[Great Crossing of the Youghiogheny, Pa., 30 June 1755]
To Robt Orme Esqr. Aid de Camp– Wills Creek 1 Dear Orme
I came to this Camp on thursday last, with the Rear of Colo. Dunbar–s Detacht and shoud have continued on with his Front, to day, but was prevented by Rain. 2
My Fevers are very moderate, and I hope are near a Crisis; terminating when I shall have nothing to encounter but excessive weakness , which is excessive; and the difficulty of getting to you arising therefrom–but this miss ; which I would not fail in doing ere before you reach Duquisne, for 500£; but however I have no doubt now of doing this, as I am moving on slowly and the General has given me his word and of honour, in the most solemn manner that it shall be effected .
As the Doctr 3 think–s it imprudent for me to use much exercise for 2 or 3 days, it will prevent retard the rapidity of my movements; my 4 coming up [;] therefore, I shoud be glad to be advisd of your Marches from Gists, and how you are likely to get on; 5 for you may rest assurd, that Colo. Dunbar cannot get move from his present Incampment in less than two or three Days; and I believe really, it will be as much as he possibly can do to reach the Meadows at all; so that you will be greatly advancd before us. him. 6 I am too weak to add more than my Compts to the Genl the Family, &ca & again to desire that you will oblige me in the above request, and advise devise the most effectual means for me to join you. I am Dr Orme Your most Obt Servt
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