21 October
     Private

My dear Alexander
     I have just
returned to the City from
Washington, where I have
been for several days
past.  I left all well.
     I am so committed 
to [Thompson] that I can [not]
[] [] [] [] []
[].  Between us I 
think the Senate will
reject Suydam, of which
I should be exceedingly
[], if so let Collins 
be [appointed] to the [vacancy].
You can [control] [Thompson] [by]
keeping ''a sharp look out''
''on him''.  I am [glad]
to see ^that you [keep] [yourself]
well-advised of the 
progress of secrets.  
     My best regards to
David, the [boat] [Jack].  [News]?
[Present] me warmly to your
mother and Margaret.
     Yrs

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Alexander Gardiner
No 43
Lafayette Place
New York City

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