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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03107.02496 |
| From Archive Folder | The Livingston Family Papers [055] June-December 1724 |
| Title | Philip Livingston to his son, Robert Livingston Jr. re: advice for Robert's studies |
| Date | 3 August 1724 |
| Author | Livingston, Philip (1686-1749) |
| Recipient | Livingston, Robert |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Philip reminds Robert to mind his studies now, or he will grow to regret it when it is too late to learn. He asks if Philip would like to return to New Rochelle next winter, and if he gets along with his Master and Mistress. Philip also reminds Robert to read the Bible, to send his mother a letter in French, and to send him a letter every week so that he may observe how Robert's hand improves. |
| Subjects | Children and Family Education Religion Literature and Language Arts |
| People | Livingston, Philip (1686-1749) Livingston, Robert (1708-1790) |
| Place written | Albany, New York |
| Theme | Children & Family; Education; Religion |
| Sub-collection | The Livingston Family Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |