Sam[ue]l L. Mitchill ALS to [Catharine Mitchill], December 29, 1806

VicePresident has been very ill for a fortnight of a
low fever- for a part of the time very seriously - but
is, mending for a day or two past, as I understand. - On
the last Assembly night, I was told that the Com-
-pany at Stelle's, was very small. Tho Mrs. Madison
escorted Mrs Erskine there, the great Ball-room contained
but a thin exhibition of company. Mrs. M. told me so
hereself. I was not there.

Mr. Mumford arrived sooner than your let-
-ter. He told me he had seen you, and had delivered
to me a very loving Message from you.

The Weather has grown cold again - and I
have but little to write in addition to the preceding
Sentences. For the remaining news of this place I
refer you to the Intelligencer.

As to Mrs. Bunces claim, I recollect to have
thought the claim would never be allowed - and so I
think still.

Yours, my dear, heartily & affectionately

Sam L Mitchill