October 24, 1682
Esteemed Husband

Yours pleasant per Hollandse Martie was indeed received by me and made then sure that Jacop Vosbergh delivered all the wine brother Brant told me that that man had 300 well fatted sows ready for the order (orte?) and that Jacop went of on his own to get I trust if 7 good ones can be gotten that that is better than xxxxxxxxx (on account?). I will do my best to ship off that order which you bought at the best costs. Jan Kaspers delivered 60 bushels to the ship Keesoom tells him one lie for another so that he will cite him now 3 barrels of flour to Klaas de Moore paid (?) 950 lbs flour 50 lbs in the barrels which he would pay me according to the agreement he has now 200 barrels on board for us Hansie and Susie are thank God still healthy saw with misery that you (he?) had such a sad dream I hope that God will xxxxxxx keep them that with love you will see us again shortly please hurry as much as you can finish with this and commend you to the protection of the Highest
remain your loving wife
Alida Livingston

regards to sister and all the friends
incase Keesoom xxxx the order delivers I will xxxxxxxx hurriedly get it on board if you buy (cheap, goods, materials) sent it with the first boat up