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Livingston, William, fl. 1793 to Robert Livingston re: history of the Livingston family seal

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00451 Author/Creator: Livingston, William, fl. 1793 Place Written: Edinburgh, [Scotland] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1698/12/13 Pagination: 1p. + addr.+docket 33.8 x 20.4 cm Order a Copy

William writes to Robert in describing his endeavors to gain a copy of the Livingston coat-of arms to send to Albany, and discusses their family history. William also discusses the present status of their family, informing Robert of deaths, illnesses, and marriages. Docketed on address leaf.

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