Transcription
CATALOG NUMBER VC 1990
OBJECT NAME Letter
DATE March 8, 1792
AUTHOR Daniel Thew
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RECIPIENT Pierre Van Cortlandt
MEDIUM paper, ink
PEOPLE “my father” [Abraham Thew?], Walter Smith, “she is really a fine
Girl” (possile Elizabeth Burnet, future wife), Mr Clark (bearer),
PLACES Maiden Lane (New York City), “Pond”
KEYWORDS concern that there has been a slight to cause silence, upcoming
Election, Thew’s father’s “petition”, general discontent with Walter
Smith, “road to Hymen” (engagement?)
Pond, March 8th: 1792
Dear Cortlandt,
I am really mortified / at your and your Brother’s silence. / I have been induced to conclude that / some unforeseen accident has tended / to Lefsen you in me [^ in your] esteem. If the / causes exist at present let me know / them and I shall attempt to remove / them. __ For no consideration would tempt / me to forfeit that friendship which / I have ever considered sincere and / have flattered myself would be permanent… / I wish you to write by the Bearer / and inform me of the result of you / negotiations in every respect wherein / your friend is the least interested ___
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My Father is anxious to know what / success has attended his Petition. __
I wish to know your opinion with / respect to next Election, it is really / time to Electioneer. _ _ _
The County murmers at the conduct / of Walter Smith in his judicial / capacity and wish a Change to / take place; for my own part [page torn] / sincerely wish it __ write to me / upon the subject and tell [^ me] what / steps will be necessary to effect / the object. I have written to the / General upon the subject but / have received no answer ___
With my Compliments to your Papa / and Brother I remain your Friend
Dan’l Thew
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Since I saw you I have pursued the road / to Hymen and find no difficulties to / encounter. Attention will insure / the prize. She is really a fine Girl / and much admired.
DT
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[ADDRESS]
Pierre Van Cortlandt Jun’r Esq’r
Maiden Land
New York
By / Mr Clark }Transcriber
Kathryn AlexanderLanguage
English
