Some time ago, Madame R., showing me her jewels, seemed particularly pleased with an earring of Italian sculpture out of conch-shell. Of course I admired them. To-day she made them a present to you. I declined as long as I could, for though they are pretty as curiosities, they are things not for you to wear. Still, they are very pretty to stare at and so you shall have them.
Aaron Burr to Theo, 1810
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