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Livingston, Robert C. to John Swift re: family news

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04554 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert C. Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1785/07/17 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 23 x 18.8 Order a Copy

Robert writes that he has named his new son after John Swift, and also that his wife will accept an invitation to visit.

Livingston, Robert C., fl. 1785-1792
Swift, John

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