George Washington to Sarah Fairfax Carlyle, May 14, 1755
[Fort Cumberland, Md., 14 May 1755]
To Mrs Carlyle Alexandria Dear Madam
As I have no higher expectation in view gratification than an intimate corrispondance with my Friends, I hope, in that, I shall not be disappointed; especially by you and Mrs Fairfax, who was were pleasd (tho– seldom) to honour me with yours letters last time year . 1
We arrived here the 10th, and for ought I know may Halt till the 10th of next Month, before we receive Waggon–s &ca to transport our Baggage and Stores to the Aligany.
We have no news in the Camp to that can be ing entertain you with , at present, but I hope to be furnish–d with something agreeable against my next, when I shall not fail to communicate it: Interim, I am Dr Madam–Yr most Obedt & most Hble Servt
Go: Washington
This Letter was not sent. 2