George Mason to George Washington (August 21, 1755)

Dogues Neck August 21st: 1755.

DR SIR

I fully intended to have waited on you this evening at Belvoir, but find myself so very unwell after my ride from court, that I am not able to stir abroad.

I have taken the Liberty to inclose you two Bills for £300 . . . Ster: drawn by Mr. Paymaster General Johnston on Colonel Hunter, & an order on Governor Dobbs from his son for £18..15.. Ster: also a letter for Colonel Hunter, & another for his honor our Governor. If Colonel Hunter should be in town whilst you stay there, I should esteem it a particular favour if you'll be so kind to negotiate the affair with him: it is indifferent to me whether he pays cash or bills, payable in London, at the prevailing exchange at the time: 'tis probable it may suit him to take up the order on Governor Dobbs. If you should not see Colonel Hunter, please to leave the Bills with. Governor Dinwiddle.

I beg you'll excuse the trouble I have taken the liberty to give you on this occasion, & give me leave to assure you that nothing would give me more sensible pleasure than an opportunity of rendering you any acceptable service.

I heartily wish you health & every felicity, & that you may find the new regulations in our military affairs agreeable to your wishes, & such as will enable you to accept the command of our troops with honour—

I am with my comliments to all at Belvoir Dr Sir your most obedient humble servant

G MASON