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Elbridge Gerry to Ann Gerry
Philadelphia 9th September (1787)
Sunday Evening
I have received , my dearest Girl, your letter of the 5th and it
is impossible to say what time we shall rise this week, some say
not ’till the latter end, others about the middle. I am myself of
opinion that Thursday will finish the Business to which I have every
prospect at present of giving my negative. I am very happy indeed
that you are better and hope you will not be troubled with a return
of your complaints, which have very much distressed me. I am clearly
of your opinion respecting the taste for dress in this City and your
choice my dearest love is always conclusive with me. I only give
you this information, which never can injure before we form our determination.
I have not seen any silks here yet that I like and unless I find
one we will take that which you mention. I called on Mr. Garoqui
who arrived here yesterday, this evening but found him not at home
Miss Ross whom Mr. Vaughan wants to address, a young lady about 18
was buried this evening. She came to town this week with Miss Nixon
and Miss West who had spent several days at Mr. Ross’s, and returned
home in the evening. The next day she was seized with a violent fever
and delirium which continued til yesterday morning, when she expired.
She was remarkably gay the day week before she died and was a fine
sprightly Girl, as I am informed, a serious momento this, not to
be too solicitous about events of any kind. I intended this evening
to call on Miss Bonds but I am growing more and more indifferent
about an acquaintance that seems to have very little friendship for
its foundation. I have found only one piece to pattern your curtains:
it may do to make a counter of this and to take yours for repairing
the curtain unless you think the black streak will be much seen.
Oh how I long to be with you, our little frolicksome pet and friends
at New York: when will the time arrive. Adieu my dearest Love, kiss
the little child and give my sincere regards to all the family and
Believe me ever your most affectionate
E. Gerry
I think you answer to this will find me here.
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