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Livingston, John to Robert Livingston re: news of his family and his affairs

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00900 Author/Creator: Livingston, John Place Written: New London, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1712/12/24 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 30.5 x 18.8 cm Order a Copy

John states that he has just returned from a long and dangerous voyage, and now awaits the arrival of Generall Nicholson every day. His wife is very ill and unlikely to recover, while his sisters Margaret and Hannah appear to be well. Docketed on address leaf.

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