From Corbin Washington
Alexandria 11 apl 1798
My dear Brother
We have been here ever since last Sunday week trying to get a passage down to Westmoreland, which the Doctor strongly recommends, and if the voyage so far does not disagree, he advises that we proceed farther on— After a great many fruitless attempts I have at last <g>ot a Vessel which will sail tom<o>rrow— <I> do not think there has been any considerable change either for the better or worse for some weeks past, except what has been occasioned by the easterly Stormes, which seem to have prevailed more than usual this Spring. God only knows how it will turn out— I fear she has not Strength to go through with it— Being obliged to prepare for the voyage prevents me from writing more now. adieu
C. Washington
ALS, ViMtvL: Historic Manuscript Collection. The cover was addressed to BW at "Richmond Town."