George Washington to Sarah Fairfax Carlyle, June 7, 1755

[Fort Cumberland, Md., 7 June 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 your–€™s last time. favors last Campaign. 1

I arrivd here in tolerable health tho something fatiegued with the journey; and found that Sir Jno. St Clair w h a s d Detachd Marched with 500 Men to amend the Roads, that the main body might pass move with the greater ease; who This I suppose will be all in motion by happen on Tuesday next. 2

Please to make my Compliments agreeable to Mrs Spearing who has my most sincere & hearty wishes for the gratification of every thing her Heart can desire. I am Dear Madam Yr most Obedt & most Hble Servt

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