t let me beg of
you not to wait till an opportunity is going--but when you
retire to your chamber think of Eliza, and dedicate a few
moments to writing, since we can no longer chat together.

I am happy to hear you have found so agreeable an acquaintance
as Miss Cooper. I doubt not but that I should like her. So you
were a sleighing with the Doctor? Remember there are two
Doctors in Cooperstown, and you leave me to conjecture which!

You would make me believe Mr. K.---- sometimes talks of me. I
fear it is only when you remind him that there is such a
person in existence.

Mr. Ten Broeck spent the evening with us. He brought me a
letter from my Father. By his conversation I understand Mr.
K.---- will not be in Albany this year!

The clock has already struck one; my eyes feel quite heavy; my
writing will evince this. My best respects to the Miss
Williams. I hope you are intimate with them. They are fine
women! A close intimacy with them will convince you of this.
Tell Mrs. Morgan, Delia, and all those whom love will make me
remember, that I very frequently think of them. Good night!
Pleasant dreams to you! I will endeavor to dream of you and
some others in Cooperstown who are dear to the heart of

Your unfeigned Friend, ELIZA.

'Oh Night more pleasing than the fairest day:
'When Fancy gives, what Absence takes away!'

P. S. I have sent all over the City, but cannot procure any
ingrained silks of the color you intended to work your shawl.
Should you fancy any other, let me know, and I will with
pleasure send it. Accept of this ribbon for the sake of Eliza,
who wishes oft she was with you.

ELIZA MACDONALD TO CHLOE FULLER.

Friday night, December 28th, 1798.
My dear Chloe,

Mr. Williams delivered me your short yet pleasing letter.... I
hope you passed Christmas agreeably.... I can assure you I
did, being favored with the company of Mr. K. and his sister.
I regret that her stay in town is so short. Ever since her
arrival my time has been so occupied that my moments for
writing were few. Tis now late--they leave early in the
morning--so you must accept a few lines this time. I have sent
my little namesake a New Year's frock, which I beg your sister
will let her accept of. The ribbon I before mentioned
a