John wrote to his wife, Susan, no address. John suffered insomnia and got out of bed to write to Susan. Earlier, he visited the drawing-room and visited with Mrs. Shippen and Mrs. Travis. Madam [Martha] Washington and Mr. Ternant asked about Susan. John didn\u27t see the Chews (they are such gadabouts ) or Governor Mifflin (busy with Legislation). He saw Emily once. John updated Susan on South Carolina and Georgia debts and bank shares. One Bank Stock set to bear interest in 1801 could pay for Peter\u27s college tuition. Robert Barnwell will send money so I hope we shall not absolutely starve before we die. He finished with the price of tallow candles and butter. There is no tea in the house.https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/lhc_1790s/1095...