George Washington to Unknown, January 1, 1749

[1749–€“1750]

Dear Sir

I should receive a Letter or Letters from you by the first and all oppertunetys with the greatest sense or mark of your esteem and affection whereas its the greatest Pleasure I can yet forsee of having in fairfax to hear from my Intimate friends and acquaintances I hope you in particular –Ÿ¨wi–Ÿ©ll not Bauk me of what I so ardently Wish for.