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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03107.03217 |
| From Archive Folder | The Livingston Family Papers [078] 1769 |
| Title | Valentine Gardiner to Robert Livingston regarding marriage to Robert's daughter, Alida |
| Date | 12 December 1769 |
| Author | Gardner, Valentine (fl. 1769) |
| Recipient | Livingston, Robert |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Valentine Gardner informs Robert Jr. that he has just wed Alida Livingston, and begs forgiveness for having rushed into it without Robert, Jr.'s consent. He assures Robert Jr. that he will be a most faithful husband and will make Robert Jr.'s daughter extremely happy. He also gives Robert Jr. a description of his family and background in order to assure him that he is of high standing and worthy of Alida's affections. Docketed on verso. |
| Subjects | Women's History Children and Family Marriage |
| People | Gardiner, Valentine (fl. 1769-1773) Livingston, Robert (1708-1790) Gardiner, Alida Livingston (1747-1791) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Children & Family |
| Sub-collection | The Livingston Family Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |