George Washington to William Fauntleroy, May 20, 1752

May 20th 1752

Sir

I shou–€™d have been down long before this but my business in Frederick detain–€™d me somewhat longer than I expected and imediately upon my return from thence I was taken with a Violent Pleurisie which has reduced me very low but purpose as soon as I recover my strength to wait on Miss Betcy, 1 in hopes of a revocation of the former, cruel sentence, and see if I can meet with –Ÿ¨any alter–Ÿ©ation in my favour. I have inclos–€™d a letter to her which i shou–€™d be much obligd to you for the dilivery of it. I have nothing to add but my best respects to your good Lady 2 and Family and that I am Sir Yr most Obedient Hble Servt

G. Washington