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Livingston, John (1714-1786) to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: awaiting Robert, Jr.'s sloop

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.02960 Author/Creator: Livingston, John (1714-1786) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1756/03/23 Pagination: 1p. + docket 32 x 17.7 cm Order a Copy

John writes that he awaits the arrival of Robert, Jr.'s sloop, so that they may send their mother's body up to the Manor.

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