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Livingston, Crawfurd to Johnston Livingston re: displeasure with the city

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04121 Author/Creator: Livingston, Crawfurd Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1837/05/16 Pagination: 4p. 24.8 x 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Crawfurd explains his growing dislike of New York City, and expresses envy for Johnston's country dwelling. Address leaf on p.4.

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