Sam[ue]l L. Mitchill ALS to [Catharine] Mitchill, December 2, 1801

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Philadelphia Decr. 2. 1801-

My dear Girl

After travelling all night long thro the heavy
and muddy roads of New Jersey, I arrived in this City about ten o'
clock this morning. With the exception of a few halts and changes of
Carriages, I passed the whole night, cold as it was in the stage.
Yet I have not taken any indisposition. We laid by to rest and
look about us untill tomorrow Morning, when at eight we
are to depart for Baltimore, and expect to reach Havre de
Grace at the Head of Chesepeake tomorrow evening. I am
now at Francis's Tavern in Market Street, in the Di-
-ning Room with a number of persons who are chatting on
[a v]ariety of Subjects. Prince Rusponi is one, Dr Woodhouse has
[jus?]t left me; and Genl. Smith is gone to bed. I have Supped
[up]on partridge and turtle and am now at ten oClock a-
-bout to retire to bed, to repair my last night's want of
sleep. There I shall think of my charming little Kate and
wish a thousand Times she was in my arms. Farewell &
remember that I am faithfully & truly your loving Hus-
-band,

Saml L Mitchill

To Mrs. Mitchill