Col. Macomb, Washington, DC - Letter from Daniel D. Tompkins,
The Governor of New York State.

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I found this letter today while research D.C. DAR microfilms.  Col Macomb
was a D.C. resident for a while and this letter is from the Gov. of NY
State.  Hope you enjoy.....there are 3 p.s.'s

Albany Jany. 20, 1814

Col. Macomb.

Dear Sir:

Unless Madame Rose should come up immediately, the whole object of my
engaging her will be lost, namely to take charge of my chldren during the
Winter, when our other concerns deprive us of that power.  Therefore,
should Madame Rose decline coming up immediately I will thank you to
notify her that any engagement on my part must be considered at an end.  I
am sorry you did not tell me at first she was ugly, for you know I have
great repugnance to any faces more ugly than my own.  But my taste and
opinion of beauty differs from yours and I shall not trust you 'till I see
and judge for myself in that respect.

Lamb returned last night.  All is quiet on the Niagara frontier.

Your with regard,

Daniel D. Tompkins. The Governor of New York State.

P.S.Respect to Mrs. Macomb.  Mrs T. is confined to her bed and has been
for 6 days with inflamatory Rheumatism.  Please to see Griffen before you
come and charge him to write oftener. P.S. Ducks are infernally scarce
here.  Genl. Wilkerson dined with me to day and I gave him a tolerable
dinner without them.  Bring with you 100 Canvass backs if you please, but
if you cannot get canvass-backs bring other-at all events bring ducks.
Some fresh oysters in or out of shell will be equally acceptable- say 500
to 1000.

D.D.T. P.S. Junior - If you charter a sleigh for Madame Rose, yourself
ducks and oysters you know my character & will duly appreciate the
consequences. DDT a second time