Our Collection

At the Institute’s core is the Gilder Lehrman Collection, one of the great archives in American history. More than 70,000 items cover five hundred years of American history, from Columbus’s 1493 letter describing the New World to soldiers’ letters from World War II and Vietnam. Explore primary sources, visit exhibitions in person or online, or bring your class on a field trip.

Back to Collection Search

Dunlop, James (fl. 1701) to Robert Livingston re: Thomas Pelsfooed, a young Scotsman in New York

High-resolution images are available to schools and libraries via subscription to American History, 1493-1943. Check to see if your school or library already has a subscription. Or click here for more information. You may also order a pdf of the image from us here.

Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00606 Author/Creator: Dunlop, James (fl. 1701) Place Written: Edinburgh, Scotland Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1701/03/12 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 19.4 x 31 cm

Summary of Content: Livingston's nephew James writes inquiring about a friend of his, Thomas Pelsfooed, who had traveled to New York the previous year. As Pelsfooed is a friend, James requests that his uncle enquire about his whereabouts and employ him if possible. Also present is a letter from Barbara Livingston, in which she tells of young Robert's health, and requests that the recipient write on her behalf to a Mr. Hackinshaw, who has refused to pay Barbara any money due to her. Docketed on address leaf.

People:

Historical Era: Colonization and Settlement, 1585-1763

Subjects: Letter of Introduction or RecommendationFriendshipImmigration and MigrationHealth and MedicalChildren and FamilyWomen's HistoryFinance

Sub Era:

Order a Copy Citation Guidelines for Online Resources

Copyright Notice: The copyright law of the United States (title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specific conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be “used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research.” If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of “fair use,” that user may be liable for copyright infringement. This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.