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Livingston, John to Robert Livingston re: delay in traveling to the Manor

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00967 Author/Creator: Livingston, John Place Written: New London, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1713/04/16 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 31.1 x 19 cm

John explains that he is awaiting the arrival of General Nicholson, and is therefore unable to travel to the Manor at present. He thanks his father for sending beer to Boston, and promises to look after his sister Jo[h]anna. Docketed on address leaf.

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