Question 2. How old was your Uncle when he heard his father read the poem - his age and the year as near as possible. When it was written/read - and date he was born."

Question 3d. The name of the paper in which it was published etc.

4. Will you look among your papers and letters and see if you have any other poems of G. GrandDad of any kind?

5. Date Major Livingston was born.

I do not know what year the poem was written.

Grandfather Livingston married for his second wife "Jane Patterson" who I am sure was a charming little creature. The first Sunday after their marriage - they were very properly - going to church. The family coach was at the door, with its short span of bays, - and the family coachman in his well-brushed livery - on the driver's seat.

Down stairs tripped the bonnie Bride all redy for a Start - dressed - according to the fashion of the day - in a Scarlet cloak with white velvet hat and feathers.

Her husband very plainly and gravely dressed met her in the hall - and looked at her with admiring but disapproving eyes - and said - don't you think dearie - you are too gaily dressed for Church?

NO! she replied - You always liked my style of dress before our marriage when it was just as gay - Why object to it now? I am goiing to church with you - and dressed in just this way!

After this decided reply, what did Major Henry Livingston do but retire to his room - don his embroidered waistcoat - his shoes with paste buckles - and his fine blue cloak with gold buttons.

When the Bride and groom stepped into the carriage - the old colored coachman looked very proud and happy - and started his Bays on a quick trot - to cover the two miles between Locust Grove and the Village of Poughkeepsie.

So you see - "woman's rights" even in that early day.-

This Grandfather is your Great Great Grandfather. I have never seen the lovely verses you speak of - written after the death of his