Dear M^rs Metcalf

                        I am very much obliged to you for the carte de visite of Col Metcalf. Allow me to say that though a good likeness it is not half as handsome as he is. It would be difficult for any artist to catch the expression of his remarkable eye. Before going to Saratoga M^r Ames desired me to thank you for the likeness of your / father, which he is very much pleased to own. I did not know how to address you at Newport or I should have acknowledged sooner the receipt of your note containing the photographs, & the kind allusion to my son. When you write will you present my best respects & regards to your gallant husband, whose bravery & high qualities of mind & heart greatly endear / him to hosts of officers & soldiers under his command. With many thanks

                                                                                               

I remain

Very truly

Yours

Mary T. Ames

 

July 16^th

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