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Stuckey, Joseph, fl. 1706 to Robert Livingston re: plans for departure

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00785 Author/Creator: Stuckey, Joseph, fl. 1706 Place Written: Deale, [England] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1706/05/13 Pagination: 3p. : address : Height: 29.5 cm, Width: 18.8 cm Order a Copy

Stucky, who is on board the Unity at Deale, informs Robert that he hopes to depart shortly. He also expresses his pleasure that Robert will be joining him, and arranges to send for Robert to meet him at Portsmouth, where they will presumably continue on their voyage. With a letter on p.3 to Robert Livingston from Isaac Gav[risson] and D. Minvielle, 13 May 1706. Isaac apologizes for Robert's recent troubles, states that he looks forward to seeing him soon. He also requests that Robert inform him if he will be detained any longer. Docketed on address leaf.

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