Monday, December 8th, 1823 – Paid Prince’s bill, and
settled account with Mr Kennedy
9th – Expecting to
sail next morning I had my Pigeons, Ducks and Quail on board, and it
being my last day I spent it with Dr Hosack. At his house was a large
party of friends who kept mirth up till a late hour in the evening.
In the course of the day General Lewis called, having come to town
for the season; he has kindly invited me to visit him should I not
sail.
I
love the sound of this send-off party for Douglas. He has clearly
endeared himself to many in the USA, excepting Mr Prince of course. I
suspect drink may have been taken too!
And what is it with the pigeons,
ducks and quail? They have never been mentioned before. Are they new
varieties DD is bringing home? That may well be the case, as they
(the pigeons at least) are a gift from Clinton.
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