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Livingston, Johanna, fl. 1711-1717 to Robert Livingston re: money for clothes, the marriage of John Livingston

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01022 Author/Creator: Livingston, Johanna, fl. 1711-1717 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1713/07/13 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 32.6 x 20.8 cm Order a Copy

Jo[h]anna expresses distress at her father's neglect to write, and desires an answer regarding John's marriage, and money she needs for clothing. Docketed on address leaf.

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