Sam[ue]l L. Mitchill ALS, mutilated to [Catharine] Mitchill, March 8, 1802

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Washington March 8. 1802

My dear Wife,
I have written you so many letters which
remain unanswered, that I do not know what I shall write
you at much length. I am waiting for your & Margaret's
reply to my approbation of your projected visit to this Place.
The Judiciary Bill of repeal has passed at last, and one
great subject of delay and detention is removed. We shall
probably adjourn by the 1st of May, but this is at present
wholly uncertain. You may in the mean time make
your arrangements, and be ready to start upon a quick
Summons, and I shall advise you when.

Yesterday Morning I walked out to make some
Visits. Mr. Clinton accompanied me. We called to see that
remarkably accomplished New York Senator Mr. Governour
Morris. Tho a representative of a Republic, he talked
openly and zealously in favour of hereditary Monarchy
and priviledged Orders, of Nobility, &c. Afterwards we
make a short visit at the Secretary at War's, Genl. Dear-
-born's. This Officer was, as Mrs. D. informed me yesterday,
educated