The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-09-27
NO.4.
General Washington to Governor Clinton.
MOUNT VERNON, 25th Nov'r, 1872.

General Washington to Governor Clinton.
MOUNT VERNON, 25th Nov'r, 1882.
few days ago l had the pleasure to receive your
of the 18th Alho felt pain from your silence
should have imputed to any rather than dmn
uton Of iriendshpthe warmth OF which feel too
sby for you to harbor suspicion OF the want of in
you without being conscious OF having given for
the change-havng ever battered my self that regards
reciprocal
IL gipes me great pleasure learn from yourself that
the State Uhch you preside is ranqLWouid TO God
IL may and that all others ,couid JooW the
example. Internal dissentons, and Earrings Dih
negkbors, not only productive of nischiepous
qences respects ourselves but has tendency lessen
national character and porancei the Of Euro
peanp o,oers thing this wiH to their
Intriguing politics, and may shake the Union.
1t has been my avowed and uniform opinion, since
the interview between Baron De steuben Genl. Hadim
tern Posts would be withheld from and do not think
should hazard false prediction to add that they
will come into our hands in the condition they
When pretexts can no longer put decent garb
may be named for the surrender, in which it
would be mrracticable for us to plant garrison,
transport provisions stores-an interregnum would
then follow during which the Indians by inuendos may
reduce them to ashes-i wish may be otherwise but
these my opinions.
am sorry we have been disappointed our expecta-
ton Of the mineral spring at Saratogaand of the pur
chase of part Oerskeny tract on which Fort
Schuyler stands but glad you have succeeded upon
such ambiguous terms in the purchase of 5000
adjoining you certainly have obtained i amazingly
cheap. Be good my dear along with the other
formation you have kindly promised me, to signify whe
hsr you have any prospeet of borrowing ION nteres
bet ween us) whether am to provide it in any other
manner that may take measures accordingly The
time is also come the payment of interest due the
old scorand shall do with as little delay possible.
II gave great pain to Mrs. Washington and myself to
hear of Mrs Cntons iDdsposton, and Of the sickness
and accidents with which your little flock have been a
aiced-Our best and sincere wishes offered for them
and we hope shortly hear Of their perfect restoration
for we have most afectonato regard for them ALL and
interested in every thing which concerns
them.
Give me leave now my dear sir to thank you for your
recollection and attention to the small articles which
begged you provide for me.Whenever you conceive
the season is proper, and opportunity Offers shall
hope to receive the Balsam trees or any others which
you may think curious and exoticks with as l am
improve the grounds above my house in
this way perchance the sloop Pilgrim not yet sailed
from PORT you would add to the favor you meant to
confer on me- by causing number OF grape vines sent
me by uncle ofthe Chevr de la Luzeresbrought
by Capt Wlliamosand deposited by him in the garden
oil Mr. Beekman the city, TO be forwarded by that
vesse-They consist Of variety of the most valuable
eating grapes Of Francea list Of the kinds and distinction
oil them no doubt accompanied the sets.-l pray you to
take some OF each sort for your ue and request Mr.
| them. - :
thank you for the interest you take lin the welfare of
my nephew and for his letter which you were so obgnQ
TO send me-Poor young fellow his pursuit AMER
health is, fear altogether fuitless-Ever fsnce the
month OF May he has been the seas rom Island
Island to very little purpose-whon he last wrote he
about to sail for Charleston where he proposed s
spend the winter and If saluary effects resulted from
t. to come hiher and resign himselfto his fate in the
spring-Mrs Washington unites with in every kind
ana asctionste regard for you, Mrs Clinton and family