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Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792 to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: arrangements to transport their deceased mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02951 Author/Creator: Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1756/02/24 Pagination: 1p. + docket 21.2 x 20 cm Order a Copy

Peter asks Robert, Jr. to send his sloop down at the earliest occasion, so that they may send their mother's remains up to the Manor for burial along side their father. Robert, Jr. is asked to come with the sloop if he is able to.

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