John Ridout to George Washington, October 14, 1754

Annapolis [Md.] October 14. 1754.

Sir

The Receipt of Yours by the Express Yesterday His Excellency desires me to acknowledge; 1 which that I do so briefly You will be kind enough to excuse & attribute to my being in some hast to make preparations for accompanying the Governor to Williamsburgh, for which place He is just about to embark, & from the Contents of Your Letter expects to have the pleasure of seeing You there also. 2 in the mean time beleive me with great Regard Your most obedt & most humb. Servant

J. Ridout