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Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775 to Robert Livingston re: news of his arrival in Scotland

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00540 Author/Creator: Livingston, Robert, 1688-1775 Place Written: Edinburgh, [Scotland] Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1700/01/04 Pagination: 1p. + addr. 31.3 x 19.6 cm Order a Copy

Robert wrote home to let his parents know that he had arrived in Scotland after a five week voyage at sea. Docketed on address leaf.

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