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Livingston, Robert, Jr. to Robert Livingston re: writing practice

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.01744 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert, Jr. Place Written: Kingston, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1725/12/13 Pagination: 1p. + docket 33.1 x 24.7 cm Order a Copy

Robert shares with his Grandfather what he has so far learned in the "science of writing."

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