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Livingston, Robert of Clermont [to Mr. Stoddart] re: goods for Gilbert Livingston

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00659 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert of Clermont Place Written: [s.l.] Type: Manuscript document Date: ca. 1701 Pagination: 1p. + docket 17.9 x 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Young Robert Livingston, in whose hand this letter is apparantly written, writes to Gilbert Livingston's schoolmaster in an effort to maintain congenial relations. He sends his wishes that "I hope [Gilbert] is a good Boy and Learns his Book and obeyes his Master and Mistres," and authorizes the purchase of a pair of shoes for Gilbert, promising to send the money at the first opportunity.

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