George Washington to Thomas Fairfax, sixth baron Fairfax of Cameron, May 6, 1755
[Winchester, 6 May 1755]
To The Right Honble The Lord Fairfax –Greenway Court My Lord
I have had the misfortune to loose 3 of my Horses since I left home; 1 and not bringing money enough to buy other–s, and to answer all contingent the contingent expences that may arise in the course of the Campaigne, I have made bold to sollicit your Lordships assistance; the granting of which, will infinitely oblige me.
About 40 or 50£ will supply my wants, and for which this sum I sh w ou–d gladly pay your Lordship Interest, beside many thanks for the favour, as I am greatly distress–d disconcerted at this present, not being able to proceed well witht conveniently without such aid. . 2
The Genl sets out to morrow, and proceeds directly to Wills Creek; 3 which, together with the hurry of Business, that s has happend since we came to Town this place , has been a mean–s of depriving me of the pleasure of waiting upon your Lordship, as I intended to have done–please to make my Comp–¨ts–© to Colo. Martin. 4 I am Yr Lordships most Obedt & most Humble Servt
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