Livingston, John to Robert Livingston re: desire to marry again
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00961 Author/Creator: Livingston, John Place Written: New London, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1713/05/20 Pagination: 2p. : docket : Height: 22.2 cm, Width: 17.4 cm Order a Copy
John complains that someone tampered with a shipment of beer in order to swindle him and his father, and mentions some financial worries. He regrets the painful death of his wife, but explains that he plans to marry again as soon as it would be decent, and asks that his father oblige him with his blessing.
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