New York 16th April 1798 Colonel [Aquila] Giles has just called to say that his Deputy leaves New York for Philadelphia at three oclock. My children are both in my charge poor Mammy being sick … Read More

—27 March 1798— My own dear Sad— Friend William has just left me, and with him has carried Hopes which has for many days been cherished with more than usual delight, for the certainty of … Read More

[n.d. 1797] Surely my dear Grandmother will not be surprised at my writing to her, to express a small share of that sincere affection I have always felt for her since I have been the … Read More

Long Island 1st August 1797— The great length of time since we heard from our dear Sad has now become a serious concern to me, and if our friend H[enry Sadler] had not written to … Read More

Long Island 18th June 1797 My Precious Sad— as I scarcely know any thing necessary to the completion of my present comforts and satisfaction but the assurance of your Health and safety, I mean in … Read More

New York 13th February 1797 My Father This is to intreat and implore you to smile on me when we meet, and not to punish me with the well merited reproof my Conscience has prepared … Read More

August 1796 Do you not think that after all the anxiety I have lately known on your Account, I kissed the letter and placed it in my Bosom, which told me that you were quietly … Read More

New York 8th February 1796— At last I have recieved your letter by Morison and as it is nearly five months old I hope I shall recieve a fellow to it soon—and really Mrs. Sad … Read More

23rd July 1794 Oh my dearest treasure how my heart does bless you for those two dear affectionate letters, and think of my not recieving either ’till six this afternoon, the person who left the … Read More

(No date) My Father dined with us and has gone I dont know where— I do not think you will meet him until the Evening.— Your apology is al­ready made for one who is most … Read More