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Livingston, John (1714-1786) to Robert and Alida Livingston re: New Year's brief

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01538 Author/Creator: Livingston, John (1714-1786) Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1723/01/01 Pagination: 1p. + addr.+docket 36.7 x 22.9 cm Order a Copy

John sends his grandparents his best wishes for the new year. Docketed on address leaf.

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Albany January:1723/4
Honourd Grand Father and G Mother Most Dear I humbly wish you a happy new year And many of them may you see I pray unto God most Heartelie Wealth and Honour and Length of Days Rich may be and I Shall Praise The Glorious Lord that Reigns above For all his blessings Grace and Love Which on you both may always flow As for bounties to bestow I shall always pray more Especialy That you may Enjoy etrnal felicity
Is the earnest wish and prayer of
Your Most obedient Grand Son
And most Humble Servant

John Livingston

[2]
To
Robert Livingston Esqr.
att the Manor of
Livingston

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