Memoirs of Aaron Burr, Volume 1. by Matthew L. (Matthew Livingston) Davis
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assured that I am your most sincere friend,
JONATHAN BELLAMY. "Stick my compliments in for him," says Hannah Phelps, a jolly girl of fourteen. FROM MATTHIAS OGDEN. Elizabethtown, March 18th, 1775. Since we last saw each other, the 15th of April has been my mark, but the receipt of yours of the 12th has blotted it from my memory, for which nothing could atone but the expectation of seeing you here nearly as soon. I read with pleasure your love intrigues; your anonymous correspondence with Miss -----, &.c., and, with as much seriousness, the part relative to ----, Thaddeus Burr's overtures, &c. _Steadily_, Aaron. Money is alluring, and there is a pleasure in gratifying a friend; but let not a fortune buy your peace, nor sell your happiness. Neither be too much biased by a friend, or any one's advice, in a matter of so great consequence to yourself. Perhaps she is worthy your love, and, if I could think she was, I would not say a single thing to discourage you. Be cautious, Aaron; weigh the matter well. Should your generous heart be sold for naught, it would greatly hurt the peace of mine. Let not her sense, her education, her modesty, |
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