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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03107.00560 |
| From Archive Folder | The Livingston Family Papers [026] January-June 1700 |
| Title | William Livingston to his brother, Robert Livingston, regarding news of Robert Livingston Jr. |
| Date | 30 March 1700 |
| Author | Livingston, William (1638-1700) |
| Recipient | Livingston, Robert |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | William writes in order to forward news of the good health of young Robert Livingston. William describes a fire which destroyed the homes of 200 Edinburgh families two months previous, as well as Robert's progress in school ("he is threw the 5 declinations and comparisons he hath not a good memorie but a very good capacatie and understanding") and his hearing of the news that Margaret Livingston was involved with Samuel Vetch, a pairing William decries only if Robert has not granted his blessing. William completes his letter with news of his son James' return from sea after an arduous journey led William to believe that his son had perished. Docketed on address leaf. |
| Subjects | Children and Family Health and Medical Disaster Education Women's History Marriage Navy Maritime |
| People | Livingston, William (1638-1700) Livingston, Robert (1654-1728) Livingston, Robert (1688-1775) |
| Place written | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Theme | Children & Family; Health & Medicine; Education; Women in American History; Naval & Maritime |
| Sub-collection | The Livingston Family Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |