From The Private Library

His Orangeness. from The Working Cats of New York City

 

“…they promise an ardent and active co-operation”

Aaron Burr to his son-in-law Joseph Alston – referencing a Jefferson address to Congress: “One idea contained in this message is much applauded by our ladies.  They unite in the opinion that the ‘energies of the men ought to be principally employed in the ‘multiplication of the race,’ and in this they promise an ardent […]