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Livingston, John H. to G[ilbert] Livingston re: desire to conclude family dispute

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04365 Author/Creator: Livingston, John H. Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1800/08/20 Pagination: 1p. + docket 25.4 x 20.2 cm Order a Copy

J[ohn] writes that he is eager to conclude a dispute over their father's will, and also states that his wife has contracted cholera.

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