The other is something between a map and a
picture. Though they will not arrive at the season I wished, they will
at any season be tokens of the affection of
A. BURR.
TO MRS. BURR.
Philadelphia, 2d January, 1792.
My Dear Theodosia,
Mr. Trumbull is good enough to engage to deliver this. You have long
known and admired the brilliancy of his genius and wit; I wish you
also to know the amiable qualities of his heart.
A. BURR.
TO MRS. BURR.
Philadelphia, 19th February, 1792.
Yesterday I received your truly affectionate letters; one dated
Thursday evening, the other without date.
You may expect a host of such falsehoods as that about the Indian war.
I have not been offered any command. When the part I take in the bill
on that subject shall be fully known, I am sure it will give entire
satisfaction to my friends.
It will not do for me at present to leave this place. I shall
therefore expect you here; and if you cannot spare the time to come
here, I will meet you either at Princeton or Trenton (preferring the
latter) any evening you shall name. Saturdays and Sundays, you know,
are our holydays. I can with ease be at Trenton at breakfast on
Saturday morning, or even on Friday evening, if thought more eligible.
But I expect this letter will pass you on your way here. My rooms at
No. 130 South Second-street are ready to receive you and Mrs. A., if
she chooses to be of the party. But the tenour of your last induces me
to think that you intend a very short visit, or rather, that you will
come express.
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