From George Washington to Burwell Bassett, 18 June 1769
To Burwell Bassett
Mount Vernon June the 18th 1769
Dear Sir,
As we have come to a Resolution to set of (if nothing unforeseen happens to prevent it) for the warmsprings about the 18th of next Month; I do, according to promise, give you notice thereof, & shoud be glad of your Company up with us, if you still entertain thought⟨s⟩ of trying the effects of those waters.1 You will have occasion to provide nothing, if I can be advisd of your Intention’s, before the Waggon comes down for my necessaries, so that I may provide accordingly.
We are all in the usual way, no alteration for better or worse in Patcy—The Association in this, & the two neighbouring Counties of Prince William & Loudoun is compleat; or near it, how it goes on in other places I know not, but hope to hear of the universality of it.2
We all join in tendering our Loves to Mrs Bassett, yourself, Family & Mrs Dandridge & Betcy—& I am Dr Sir Yr Most Affecte Hble Servt
Go: Washington
ALS, ViHi: Wickham Family Papers.
1. Burwell Bassett did not accompany the Washingtons and Martha Parke Custis when they set out for the Frederick County springs on 31 July.
2. See note in GW to George Mason, 5 April 1769.