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Livingston, Robert to Philip Livingston re: Alida Livingston's health

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02424 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert Place Written: Manor of Livingston, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1715/05/23 Pagination: 2p. + addr, 19.2 x 15.6 cm Order a Copy

Robert writes that Alida is extremely ill with a cough that they have not been able to cure. He also discusses some payments that need to be made. Docketed on address leaf.

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