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  • Eliza Livingston to Susan Livingston by Elizabeth Livingston

    Eliza Livingston to Susan Livingston

    Elizabeth Livingston

    between 1783-1786

    Eliza wrote to her sister, Susan, addressed to No. 3 Hanover Square, NY about her travels and heartache. Names included: Hanger, Billy, Chevalier [Joseph] de l'Espine, the Ministers, Otto, Marbois and Collot, Lomany.

  • Eliza Livingston to Susan Livingston by Elizabeth Livingston

    Eliza Livingston to Susan Livingston

    Elizabeth Livingston

    before 1786

    Eliza wrote to her sister, Susan, addressed to 3 Hanover Square, New York about her travels. Names included: Jubert, Lewis William, Philiippina, Theresa, Otto, Peter, sister L. Mary, and Vining. Eliza says to address future letters to "Uncles or cousins Livingston."

  • Eliza Livingston to Susan Livingston by Elizabeth Livingston

    Eliza Livingston to Susan Livingston

    Elizabeth Livingston

    before 1786

    Eliza wrote to Susan, addessed to No. 3 Hanover Square, New York, about her travels to Kinderhook, NY. Names include: Lydia Vos Berough, Mr. Sylvester and his son, Mrs. V, Mr. Cruger, Mr. D. van Schaack, Mrs. J. Stiles and sister H. Tuttle, Mrs. Kenny, P. Arnold, Ford, Aunt Lawrence, and Peggy.

  • Eliza Livingston to Susan Livingston by Elizabeth Livingston

    Eliza Livingston to Susan Livingston

    Elizabeth Livingston

    August 19, before 1786

    Eliza wrote to her sister, Susan, addressed No. 3 Hanover Square, NY, while she travels. There are many updates on friends, some intentionally vague. Names included: Walton family, Mrs. Brebner, Miss Van Berckel, Margaretta, Baron Stenben, John L., the nuptials of Reed and Kelly, Eliza McEvers, Mr. Gardoqui, Mr. Ball, Mrs. Bourdieu, Kean, Nancy, Peggy M. Bayards, Mr. Sylvester and wife, Lydia Vos Berough, Wetherspoon, R- "I suppose I have lost forever," and a long list of people she asks Susan to remember on her behalf.

  • John Brown to Susan Livingston by John Brown

    John Brown to Susan Livingston

    John Brown

    12-23-1789

    John Brown of Greenbank, near Kilmarnock, wrote to his former sister-in-law Susan, addressed to Basking Ridge, NJ, c/o Peter Van Brugh Livingston, NY. He regrets receiving only one letter since the death of his wife, Molly Livingston, and hearing about the death of his former brother-in-law William [Alexander] Livingston. William died in a duel at a Continental Army camp in later summer 1780.

  • Eliza Livingston to John Kean by Elizabeth Livingston

    Eliza Livingston to John Kean

    Elizabeth Livingston

    08-05-1785

    Eliza wrote to her future brother-in-law, John Kean, addressed to No. 9 White Hall [Street], NY, at the request of her sister, Susan. Eliza wrote of Dr. Johnston that her "corporal pain is once again banished."

  • Eliza Livingston to John Kean by Elizabeth Livingston

    Eliza Livingston to John Kean

    Elizabeth Livingston

    08-29-1785

    Eliza wrote to her future brother-in-law, John Kean, addressed to No. 9 White Hall [Street], NY, at the request of her sister, Susan. Eliza alludes to something very upsetting to her.

  • Eliza Livingston to Susan Livingston by Elizabeth Livingston

    Eliza Livingston to Susan Livingston

    Elizabeth Livingston

    08-05-1785

    Eliza wrote to her sister, Susan, addressed to 3 Hanover Square, New York about her travels. Names included: De Lancey Walton, Edward, Miss Walton, Miss Backs, Peggy, [John] Kean, Morton, Jenny, Mrs. Van Schanck, Mrs. Bell, Dr. Johnston, and Dr. Treats. Eliza commented a lot on food.

  • Eliza Livingston to Susan Livingston by Elizabeth Livingston

    Eliza Livingston to Susan Livingston

    Elizabeth Livingston

    08-29-1785

    Eliza wrote to her sister, Susan, addressed to 3 Hanover Square, New York about her visit with her Aunt, who is ill. Eliza is also ill, with headaches and a poor complexion. She notes how long it takes to get a doctor to the house, and that a person could be dead and buried before the doctor arrives. Names included: Uncle Robert, cousin Harry, young Robert, Dr. Stringer, [John] Kean, Mrs. Bourdieu, Dr. Johnston, Nancy (with some alluded drama), Mrs. Bull, Nancy Kemble and Polly Ludlow of Wall St., Patty Ludlow, Mrs. Dan, Walton and Banche, F- (who she is fond of), Peggy Marshall, Mary Baynard, Mayo, Jay, Charlotte, Mrs. Jay. There are 3 weddings expected.

  • Eliza Livingston to Susan Livingston by Elizabeth Livingston

    Eliza Livingston to Susan Livingston

    Elizabeth Livingston

    09-04-1785

    Eliza wrote to her sister, Susan, addressed to 3 Hanover Square, New York about her visit with her Aunt and cousins Kitty and Peter Van Schaack. Names included: Pool, Mr. Sylvester, Mary Bayard, Eliza, and Mr. Morton. Eliza commented on pain in her head and rheumatic joint pain in her fingers. She says her aunt and cousin are also unwell. She blames the 22-mile distance from the stage for the difficulty of sending and receiving letters and is disappointed there's no mention of Otto. Eliza will head to the Landing, visit Hudson, then return to the Manor.

  • William Livingston to Robert Morris by William Livingston

    William Livingston to Robert Morris

    William Livingston

    05-14-1783

    William Livingston, in New Jersey, gave Robert Morris, no address, permission to go into New York, or any other enemy lines, and return back to New Jersey.

  • Eliza Livingston to Susan Livingston by Elizabeth Livingston

    Eliza Livingston to Susan Livingston

    Elizabeth Livingston

    12-04-1781

    Eliza wrote to her sister, Susan, addressed to Philadelphia. Notable quotes "The mutiny of the Pennsylvania soldiers has made Susan uneasy and wonders if the unfortunate affair may deter the General." Eliza mentions a mutiny of Pennsylvania soldiers and that "this part of the country has been in great confusion, the soldiery have committed some acts most inhumanly horrid, but that is what happens when such a body is left to do what their unruly passions dictate." Names included: Col. Menges, Mr. Maylan, Peggy, Mrs. Ramsey, Mrs. Bland. Eliza was expecting gloves from Susan but didn't receive any.

  • John Brown to Susan Livingston by John Brown

    John Brown to Susan Livingston

    John Brown

    08-05-1780

    John, in Greenbank, near Kilmarnock, Scottland, UK, wrote to his sister-in-law Susan, no address but likely in Basking Ridge, NJ. He acknowledged a letter addressed from Susan to her sister, his wife, Molly Livingston, recently deceased. Molly sent silk to Susan and her sisters before her death. Names included: Mr. Reed, Lady Mary Watts, [Peter Van] Brugh Livingston, Philip Livingston, Lord and Lady Dumfries, his children Mary, Frances, and George Van Brugh, and Susan's sister "Betsy." Notable quote: "...all hope that a reconstruction between Brittain and the Collonys [Colonies] may soon take place."

  • Anne Cox to Susan Livingston by Ann Coxe

    Anne Cox to Susan Livingston

    Ann Coxe

    05-08-1780

    Anne, in Sudbury, PA, wrote to Susan, no address. The letter isn't addressed to Susan, but her name is written on the second page. Names included: Col. Livingston, Mr. Swift, Major Edwards, Cousin Tilghman, Mr. J. Smith, Mr. Smith, Betsy, and Mr. Rutherford. Anne regrets she can't attend an invitation to visit Basking Ridge, NJ. Notable quote: "You Jersey ladies really have the advantage over all the Americans and engross the Beaux entirely, while we poor creatures here hardly see the face of one a week."

 
 
 

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