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Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789 to Robert Livingston re: affections sent from son to father

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00640 Author/Creator: Livingston, Gilbert, 1718-1789 Place Written: Northampton, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1701/10/02 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 15.7 cm Order a Copy

Gilbert, who had been sent to be schooled by Mr. Stoddard, sends his affections home to his parents and asks if his brother Robert had yet returned from Scotland. As for his schooling, Gilbert writes "I hope I shall be mindfull of the counsel you give me." Docketed.

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