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The Lawrence Coat-of-Aims,

CHAPTER IX.

I do not know but that in the chapter which will follow
I may trespass upon the space alloted to one merchant
or family. I started to write the history of one firm of
Lawrence that existed in this city. While I was en¬
gaged in it, I received the following letter from a per¬
son of note at Albany.

Albany, W. Y. October IStli, 186S.
Dkar Sir—I am extremely anxious to learn if the late .Tohn
Lawrence, Judge Advocate in the Oontinent.,1 Army, and Senator
in Congress from this State from 1796 to 1800, has any descend¬
ants now living; if so, will you be pleased to give me their names
and address ?

I shall await your answer, my dear sir, which 1 hope you will
favor me with at your earliest convenience.    With great respect.
Your most obedient servant,

Feancis Southwick.
Walter Barrett, Esq.,

This led me to make some researches back into the
past history of this fine old race, for 672 years back.
There are thousands of Lawrences in this city and
land, who will cordially thank me for this infin-inatlon.

I will here reply to the note. The celebrated John
Lawrence, who was a merchant in tliis city, and also a
Senator in Congress, married a Miss Livingston.    Tliey