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Livingston, Johanna, fl. 1711-1717 to Robert Livingston re: surprise at her parents' lack of correspondence

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.00972 Author/Creator: Livingston, Johanna, fl. 1711-1717 Place Written: New London, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1713/04/11 Pagination: 1p. : docket : Height: 23.2 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Jo[h]anna wonders why her parents have favored her with so few letters, and requests that her father oblige her with a much needed pair of shoes.

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