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Livingston, Elizabeth to Robert and Alida Livingston re: letter of introduction

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01036 Author/Creator: Livingston, Elizabeth Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1714/01/01 Pagination: 1p. + docket 21.4 x 17.5 cm Order a Copy

Elizabeth Knight, now Elizabeth Livingston, writes to express her hope that she may contribute to the family's happiness in the coming year.

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