From George Washington to George Lewis, 27 June 1796
To George Lewis
Mt Vernon 27th June 1796
Dear Sir,
Supposing you are in Fredericksburgh, and not knowing where my Sister, or your Brother Howell is at present, I put the letters for them, and your brother Bob, under one cover to your care1 and would thank you for letting me know whether you have received them or not.
My best wishes attend Mrs Lewis & yourself in which your aunt joins me. I remain Your sincere friend & affecte Uncle
Go: Washington
ALS (facsimile), James Lowe Autographs, Catalog 25 (1983), item 179. According to an earlier sale notice, GW franked the cover of this letter and addressed it to Lewis “or in case of his absence To—Mrs. Becky [Betty?] Lewis near Fredericksbourgh. Recommd to the care of the Post master at that place” (The Collector, no. 9–12 [1969], item C390).
1. See GW to Robert Lewis, 26 June; GW’s letters to Howell Lewis and Betty Washington Lewis have not been found.