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Richmond Hill, NY - 27 September 1789

I write to you, my dear sister, not from the disputed banks of the Potomac, the Susquehanna, or the Delaware, but from the peaceful borders of the Hudson ; a situation where the hand of nature has so lavishly displayed her beauties

Albany, NY - 14 August 1783

When she sleeps, I watch anxiously; when she wakes, anxious fears accompany every motion. I talked of my love towards her, but I knew it not till put to this unhappy test.

New York, NY - 0 May 1785

Your dear little daughter seeks you twenty times a day; calls you to your meals, and will not suffer your chair to be filled by any of the family.

New York, NY - 22 May 1785

Your dear little Theo. grows the most engaging child you ever saw. She frequently talks of, and calls on, her dear papa.

New York, NY - 29 August 1785

Our little daughter's health has improved beyond my expectations.

New York, NY - 30 June 1791

The Edwardses dine with me; they had taken lodgings previous to their arrival, in consequence of a report made them by the little Bodowins ... that my house was too small and inconvenient to admit of a spare bed.

Pelham, NY - 23 July 1791

I was apprehensive travelling in the heat and bad accommodations would check your recovery. Do return home as soon as possible; or, rather, come to Pelham

Pelham, NY - 27 July 1791

Poor Dr. Wright had his house two days ago burnt to the ground, and all the furniture, with every article of clothing both of themselves and the children.

Philadelphia, PA - 10 June 1796

SALLY McKEAN letter to Anna Payne...we will speak a little about Philadelphia and the fashions, the beaux, Congress, and the weather. Do I not make a fine jumble of them?