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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03107.01163 |
| From Archive Folder | The Livingston Family Papers [046] June-December 1717 |
| Title | Robert Livingston to Robert Livingston re: Henry Beekman's proposal to Jo[h]anna Livingston |
| Date | 18 July 1717 |
| Author | Livingston, Robert (1688-1775) |
| Recipient | Livingston, Robert |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Robert states that Beekman's actions did not surprise him, as the Livingston family's reception of him nearly implied consent. Robert also remarks with disbelief that his sister could feel affection for such a disfigured individual. Robert also happily announces the arrival of their cousin Captain Livingston, who the whole family should look forward to seeing. Docketed on address leaf. |
| Subjects | Health and Medical Children and Family Women's History Marriage |
| People | Livingston, Robert (1654-1728) Beekman, Henry (fl. 1696-1717) Livingston, Robert (1688-1775) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Children & Family; Women in American History; Health & Medicine |
| Sub-collection | The Livingston Family Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |